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North Gyeongsang Provincial Council Establishes Special Committee on Nuclear Power

On August 25, the North Gyeongsang Provincial Council in South Korea established a Special Committee on Nuclear Power on the first day of its 365th special session, electing provincial council member Kim Jae-jun as committee chairman and Lee Dong-hyeop as vice chairman. According to reports, the committee will focus on addressing major nuclear power-related issues in the region, while also working to enhance the competitiveness of the nuclear power industry in North Gyeongsang Province and safeguard the safety and rights of provincial residents. North Gyeongsang Province is one of the regions in South Korea with a relatively high concentration of nuclear power facilities, having already developed a certain base of nuclear institutions and industrial infrastructure. With the recent confirmation of two new nuclear reactor projects in Yeongdeok County, the committee plans to strengthen on-site investigations and legislative activities to promote the nuclear power industry as a new growth driver for the region's underdeveloped areas.

2026-08-25

Novartis Files Localized Production Application in China for Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan

On August 24, information on the website of the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China's National Medical Products Administration showed that Novartis' nuclear medicine product Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan had a localized production application submitted in China. On the same day, two indications for the drug were proposed for priority review, and the relevant review matters may correspond to this localized production application. Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan, namely 177Lu-PSMA-617, is a radioligand therapy (RLT) drug acquired by Novartis following its acquisition of Endocyte. The drug consists of a small-molecule compound targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) conjugated to the therapeutic radionuclide Lutetium-177. Upon entering the bloodstream, the drug binds to prostate cancer cells expressing PSMA, and...

2026-08-25

Angolan Public Health and Medical Training Delegation Visits the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Focusing on Nuclear Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Technologies

Recently, the "Angola Public Health and Medical Training Program," organized by the International Exchange Center of the Sichuan Provincial Health Commission, was held at the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University. An 18-member delegation comprising Angolan health administrators and medical personnel visited the hospital for exchange, with a focus on learning about the development and clinical application of nuclear medicine, urology, and other related disciplines. Jiang Yong, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Vice President of Southwest Medical University, and President of the Affiliated Hospital, welcomed the Angolan delegation and introduced the hospital's basic information. He stated that under the guidance of the Sichuan Provincial Health Commission, the hospital will leverage its disciplinary advantages as a university-affiliated hospital and a Sichuan Provincial Medical Center to carry out practical cooperation with Angola in talent cultivation, technical exchange, and hospital management.

2026-08-25

Vietnam's National Assembly Approves Agreement for Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project

Vietnam's National Assembly on August 24 approved agreements related to the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant project at the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly, advancing the country's first commercial nuclear power project into a new preparatory phase. The project plans to build two Russian-designed VVER-1200 pressurized water reactor units with a total installed capacity of approximately 2,400 MW. The Vietnamese government news website reported that Vietnam and Russia signed an intergovernmental agreement in Moscow in March this year, establishing a framework for cooperation on the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant. Under the current plan, Russia will participate in the supply and construction of the project. On the same day, the National Assembly also voted to pass a resolution to split the original Ninh Thuan nuclear power project into three independent projects, namely Ninh Thuan 1...

2026-08-25

South Korea Reviews Plans for New Nuclear Units and 20-Year License Extensions

The South Korean government is reviewing plans to build new nuclear power units and extend the operating license periods of existing nuclear plants to address mid- to long-term electricity demand growth driven by semiconductor industry clusters in Yongin and the Honam region. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment submitted a written response to the National Assembly on the 24th, stating that during the revision of the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand, it will review whether to include new nuclear power plants in the plan, taking into account factors such as electricity supply-demand necessity, construction schedules, regional acceptance, and suitability of nuclear plant sites. The ministry stated that after the draft of the relevant work is published, it will also undergo procedures including National Assembly deliberation, public hearings, strategic environmental impact assessment, and climate change impact assessment.

2026-08-25

Australia Plans Nuclear Submarine Maintenance Dockyard in Western Australia

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia plans to build a dockyard in Western Australia by the early 2030s to maintain U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. Marles said at a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that Australia needs to complete a backup dockyard by the early 2030s to commence maintenance work on Virginia-class submarines. The Australian government confirmed on August 24 that the new defence complex will be located in Henderson, Western Australia. Under the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States...

2026-08-25

Beijing Nuclear Industry Hospital and Aviation General Hospital Hold Nursing Academic Exchange Focusing on Nuclear Medicine Specialty Nursing and Continuous Home-Based Care

On August 21, Beijing Nuclear Industry Hospital, in collaboration with Aviation General Hospital, held a nursing academic exchange meeting. Nursing management teams, nursing backbone staff and related professionals from both hospitals attended the meeting, engaging in exchanges on humanistic nursing development, the "Internet+" continuous home-based care service model, and nuclear medicine specialty nursing, exploring practical pathways for high-quality development of nursing services. Jin Congjun, Vice President of Beijing Nuclear Industry Hospital, introduced the hospital's development overview in his speech and welcomed the visiting nursing expert team from Aviation General Hospital. He expressed his hope to leverage this exchange as an opportunity to establish a regular learning platform, promote mutual learning and complementarity between the two sides, and jointly enhance nursing service capabilities. Aviation General...

2026-08-25

Northeast Regional Office of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Conducts Construction Quality Dialogue for Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant

Recently, the Northeast Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Office) held a construction quality dialogue with CNNC Liaoning Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Operating Unit) for the Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant, aiming to promote the implementation of nuclear safety responsibilities and ensure the effective operation of the quality assurance system. China National Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. and relevant construction participating units attended the event. The dialogue reviewed the Operating Unit's presentation on quality issues related to nuclear safety-related structures, systems, equipment, and design, systematically identified management shortcomings, analyzed root causes, and developed improvement measures. The Northeast Office pointed out that construction quality issues reflect that various units still have inadequacies in fulfilling nuclear safety responsibilities and quality assurance responsibilities, with insufficiently effective transmission of responsibility pressure. All units must deeply recognize that the Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant is at a critical stage with two reactor types and four units under simultaneous construction, where civil construction, installation, and commissioning tasks overlap, marking a high-risk period for construction quality. The primary nuclear safety responsibility of the Operating Unit must be firmly consolidated, and the corresponding nuclear safety responsibilities of all units must be reinforced.

2026-08-24

Xingtu Helium Energy's First Satellite "Xingtu-1" Passes Feasibility Review

On August 23, 2026, Beijing Xingtu Helium Energy Space Technology Co., Ltd. organized a feasibility review meeting for the Xingtu-1 lunar probe. Experts from aerospace research institutes, renowned universities, and leading commercial space companies formed a review expert panel to evaluate the project plan. At the meeting, the Xingtu Helium Energy model development team presented the "Xingtu-1 Lunar Probe Feasibility Plan Report," covering the probe's technical scheme, project progress, and subsequent implementation arrangements. The review expert panel affirmed the technical scheme, project progress, and commercial value of Xingtu-1, while offering optimization suggestions for key challenges in engineering implementation. Xingtu Helium Energy...

2026-08-24

Taishan Nuclear Power Achieves Full-Process Digitalization for Two Major Environmental Monitoring Inspections

Recently, the central station inspections of the Plant Environment and Meteorological Monitoring System (KRS) and the Hydrological and Water Quality Monitoring System (YSI) buoy inspections at Taishan Nuclear Power Plant have officially entered full-process digital operation, with all related inspection tasks integrated into the GFIS (Taishan Inspection Data Monitoring System) for online workflow, marking the end of the paper-based inspection sheet era. In the central station equipment room of the environmental laboratory, inspectors can complete online data entry and upload via mobile office devices after verifying data accuracy. △Inspection interface Previously, these two inspection tasks relied on paper-based recording, with inspection data manually transcribed on site and handed over offline for review, making real-time verification and sharing of information impossible. The mountains of paper forms not only made data retrieval time-consuming and laborious but also hindered equipment operation and maintenance quality assessments. Driven by the company's digital transformation initiative, these two inspection tasks have now embarked on the path of digitalization.

2026-08-24

SPIC Thorium-Based Energy Technology Company Visits College of Nuclear Science and Technology at Harbin Engineering University for Cooperation Exchange

On August 20, Tang Chuntao, interim head of the Overall Technology Department and R&D Design Department of SPIC Thorium-Based Energy Technology Co., Ltd., led a delegation to the College of Nuclear Science and Technology at Harbin Engineering University for an exchange meeting. The two sides discussed topics including technical breakthroughs, research collaboration, and talent cultivation related to the National Major Science and Technology Project on thorium molten salt reactors. Dean Tan Sichao and Vice Dean Xia Genglei attended the meeting. Tan Sichao welcomed Tang Chuntao and his delegation. He noted that the College of Nuclear Science and Technology, leveraging the university's distinctive advantages in the "Three Seas and One Nuclear" strategy, has established a multidisciplinary layout in nuclear engineering, nuclear technology, and nuclear chemical engineering with deep academic accumulation. As the sole entity of SPIC Group for the thorium fuel cycle, Thorium-Based Energy Company undertakes the R&D and construction of advanced Generation IV nuclear energy systems. The two sides have complementary strengths and broad prospects for cooperation. He expressed hope that this exchange would serve as an opportunity to deepen joint research, platform co-construction, and talent co-cultivation, jointly serving the nation's high-quality nuclear energy development.

2026-08-24

CNNC Particle and Beijing Institute of Medical Device Testing Carry Out Joint Learning and Co-building Activity

On August 20, CNNC Particle and the Beijing Institute of Medical Device Testing carried out a joint learning and co-building activity. Representatives from both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as Party building leading business development, joint development of technical standards, and enhancement of inspection and testing capabilities. Wu Wei, Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of CNNC Particle, Wu Kechun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Institute, and more than twenty Party member representatives from both sides participated in the event. At the beginning of the event, the CNNC Particle delegation visited the Institute's laboratories to gain first-hand understanding of its technical capabilities and research progress in inspection and testing. The Institute's advanced experimental platforms and technologies left a deep impression on the visitors. During the discussion session, Wu Kechun and Wu Wei delivered speeches respectively. Both sides...

2026-08-22

Li Qiang Chairs State Council Executive Meeting, Approves the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents (Revised Draft)" and Others

On August 21, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council chaired an executive meeting of the State Council, which heard a report on the construction of the new-generation communication network, made arrangements for further clearing overdue payments owed to enterprises, studied efforts to continuously improve air quality, and reviewed and approved the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents (Revised Draft)" and the "Regulations on Market Supervision and Administration Offices (Draft)". The meeting noted that it is necessary to actively adapt to the trends of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, firmly seize the opportunities presented by the construction of the new-generation communication network, adhere to application-driven and appropriately forward-looking development, coordinate the construction of basic networks, space networks, international networks, and integrated networks, and consolidate and enhance the competitive advantages of China's information and communication industry. It is necessary to...

2026-08-22

Argentina's Nucleoeléctrica Argentina adjusts organizational structure to boost nuclear service exports

The Board of Directors of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina SA held a meeting on August 12, 2026, and approved Resolution No. 1018, authorizing adjustments to the company's organizational structure with a focus on supporting the development of new business units, particularly the export of specialized nuclear services to international markets. This adjustment provides organizational support for the company's earlier formal incorporation of "provision of services to foreign nuclear facilities" into its corporate purpose. In recent years, the company has participated in projects and services related to nuclear facilities in Canada, Brazil, China, South Korea, and Spain, and has developed proprietary technological solutions applicable to CANDU reactors. Under the new structure, the company's management...

2026-08-22

Vietnam's National Assembly Agrees to Include Splitting Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project into Independent Items on Meeting Agenda

On the morning of August 21, Vietnam's National Assembly voted to approve the arrangement for supplementing the agenda of the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly, including the splitting of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project into independent items. Phan Chi Hieu, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Law and Justice, stated while presenting the report on behalf of the National Assembly Standing Committee that, based on the government's proposal, the Standing Committee recommended that the National Assembly supplement three agenda items: first, splitting the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project into independent items; second, incorporating mechanisms and policies related to the construction of land-reclamation urban area projects into the draft Law on Urban Development; third, reviewing the draft National Assembly resolution on reducing personal income tax and corporate income tax for individuals and enterprises. In supplementing the relevant ag...

2026-08-22