China's Nuclear Ambitions: Security and Innovation

China is now  the fastest-growing producer of nuclear energy in the world, and it is projected to surpass the U.S. in total capacity by 2030. **But how and why is Beijing pushing for such fast-paced development of the sector?** Guests Tong Zhao (Carnegie Endowment) and Paulína Ovečková (AMO) explore China's rapid development in nuclear energy, its civil-military fusion, and the geopolitical implications of its nuclear policies. They discuss China's ambitions, challenges, and the global context of nuclear proliferation and security. #China #nuclear #energy # weapons #civil #military #fusion #proliferation #geopolitics #security #renewable #international #cooperation