Disposal Capacity for Spent Fuel in China Is Not Ready Yet for the Nuclear Power Boom.

The article reflects on the plan of China to expand its nuclear power to reduce the widespread air pollution brought by coal-fire power generation. It mentions the number of countries that have adopted the policy of nuclear power-phase out following the Fukushima nuclear accident held in March 11, 2011. It notes that the recycling of spent nuclear fuel and final disposal of high level radioactive waste is the weakest link in the nuclear power chain of China.