China Atomic Energy Authority
Encyclopedia
China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA; ) is the regulatory agency for the nuclear industry in China. It oversees and pioneers the development of nuclear energy
within the People's Republic of China
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Nuclear power
Nuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provide about 6% of the world's energy and 13–14% of the world's electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan together accounting for about 50% of nuclear generated electricity...
within the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
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History
The agency was created out of the regulatory functions department of the China National Nuclear Corporation in 1999 - 2000.The Administration Department
This department is responsible for logistics and safeguards for the CAEA, and the management on physical protection for nuclear material and fire protection for the nuclear power plants.The System Engineering Department
This department administers the on major nuclear R&D projects, creating development plan for nuclear power plants and nuclear fuels. It is also responsible for the construction, management and supervision of nuclear projects, and routine work of nuclear emergencies.Department of International Cooperation
It is responsible for organizing and coordinating the exchange and cooperation with governments and international organizations and licensing for nuclear export and import and issuing governmental permits;The General Planning Department
This department is responsible for approving the draft plan for nuclear energy, and drawing up the annual plan for nuclear energy development.The Science, Technology and Quality Control Department
This department is responsible for organizing pre-study on nuclear energy and mapping out nuclear technical criteria.See also
- International Atomic Energy AgencyInternational Atomic Energy AgencyThe International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organization on 29 July 1957...
- Nuclear powerNuclear powerNuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provide about 6% of the world's energy and 13–14% of the world's electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan together accounting for about 50% of nuclear generated electricity...
- Electricity sector in China