Shan Jung-de, the head of China's Atomic Energy Organization, emphasized peaceful cooperation in the field of nuclear technology with the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council at the opening ceremony of the fourth China-ASEAN Forum held in Kuala Lumpur. This forum, which for the first time included representatives from Gulf countries, focused on current trends and advancements in nuclear energy in the region.
Development of Nuclear Cooperation with Gulf Countries
In his speech, Shan announced that China is ready to deepen its cooperation with ASEAN countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council in the peaceful use of nuclear technology. He added that the goal of this cooperation is to create a closer community with a shared future between China and ASEAN, as well as between China and Arab countries in the new era.
The head of China's Atomic Energy Organization, emphasizing the legitimate rights of developing countries in the region to benefit from nuclear technology, stated that China aims to expand industrial cooperation and promote joint development with various parties to address the risks and challenges associated with nuclear activities.
Nuclear Technology Development Programs in China
Shan also referred to China's programs aimed at developing nuclear technology, stating that the country's goal is to develop nuclear technology with greater safety, higher efficiency, and more economical costs. He emphasized that China is strengthening research and technological cooperation in areas such as small modular reactors and controlled nuclear fusion to jointly address climate change.
At this forum, representatives from various countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, presented reports on the current status and sustainable nuclear energy development programs in their countries. These reports included their views and suggestions for strengthening nuclear cooperation as well.
The meeting also included four specialized roundtable discussions, during which representatives from different countries shared their experiences in the field of nuclear energy and technology. Topics discussed in these roundtables included innovation in small reactor design, radiation applications, medical use of isotopes, and human resource development. Examining the capacities for regional cooperation was also one of the main topics of these discussions.
