Published on: September 3, 2025 5:16 PM
Russia has pledged to fully support China in its quest to surpass the United States in nuclear energy dominance. The statement came from Alexey Likhachev, head of Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom. He said China aims to overtake the US in the total capacity of nuclear reactors and is working aggressively toward that goal.
According to international reports, the United States currently leads the world in nuclear reactor capacity, with around 97 gigawatts. China ranks second, with 53.2 gigawatts as of April 2024. However, China plans to expand its capacity to 100 gigawatts, which would make it the new global leader.
Likhachev confirmed that Russia has already helped China build four nuclear reactors. He also said that four more are in the works, requiring large quantities of uranium and nuclear fuel. Russia will continue supplying its technology and expertise to support China’s nuclear expansion.
He emphasized that this cooperation will help China establish an entirely new nuclear fuel cycle. The development is based on Russian technology and material support. This signals deepening strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in the energy and defense sectors.
Analysts view this move as part of a broader geopolitical alignment between Russia and China. It also reflects their shared ambition to challenge US dominance in critical global sectors, including nuclear technology.