Can China Achieve its Nuclear Energy Ambitions?

FILE - Construction equipment is parked near the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Taishan in southern China's Guangdong Province, June 17, 2021. FILE - The Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Taishan in southern China's Guangdong Province is seen June 17, 2021.

Organizers of the coming COP28 climate conference, believing nuclear energy must play a role in weaning the world off fossil fuels, are likely to be comfortable with Chinese plans to make nuclear power a major part of its energy future.