The newly approved facilities include Phase II of the Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant in Zhejiang Province, Phase III of the Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong Province, the Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant in Liaoning Province, and the Laiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Shandong Province. Six-unit nuclear base in Zhejiang with upgraded reactor technology The Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant is set to become the fourth nuclear energy base in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, as China continues expanding its low-carbon power infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Zhuanghe Nuclear Power Plant in Liaoning Province and the Laiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Shandong Province represent new nuclear development sites, according to statements from the companies involved. The approval of the four new nuclear power projects marks the beginning of China’s regular domestic nuclear project approvals for 2026. Beyond their role in producing low-carbon electricity, nuclear power projects have become a major source of infrastructure investment in China, further highlighting the scale of the country’s ongoing nuclear expansion.