China leads in nuclear power construction

China is taking a leading role in nuclear power construction, People's Daily reported on Saturday. With 54 nuclear power units under construction in 17 countries and regions in 2018, 11 are in China, making the country the world leader in construction of nuclear power units for years, China National Nuclear Corporation Chairman Yu Jianfeng said at the China Nuclear Energy Sustainable Development Forum. The focus of global nuclear power development is shifting from traditional nuclear powers to emerging economies, Yu said.