时隔十年国际组织再评估，中国核电安全监管何以能获好评

Core Points - The international assessment of China's nuclear safety regulatory system concluded that the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Nuclear Safety Administration are solid, capable, and reliable regulatory bodies [1][6][10] - The assessment highlighted China's leadership in global nuclear safety, particularly in innovative practices such as the application of big data and artificial intelligence in regulatory processes [1][6][7] - The assessment was part of a comprehensive review process, with China voluntarily inviting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the evaluation, marking the fifth such assessment since 1994 [2][3][10] Group 1: Assessment Overview - The IAEA assessment took place from June 29 to July 11, 2023, and involved a thorough review of China's nuclear and radiation safety regulatory framework [2][3] - China currently operates 59 nuclear power units, ranking second globally, with an additional 32 units under construction and 21 planned [2][11] - The assessment included a self-evaluation by China based on IAEA safety standards, with a focus on transparency and cooperation during the evaluation process [3][4] Group 2: Key Findings and Recommendations - The assessment team identified several good practices in China's regulatory approach, including the use of artificial intelligence tools and regular high-level industry communication mechanisms [6][7][9] - The IAEA provided nine key recommendations, focusing on funding for decommissioned nuclear facilities and improving emergency preparedness standards [7][8][9] - The assessment emphasized the need for a systematic approach to resource evaluation in light of the dynamic development of nuclear projects in China [9][12] Group 3: Future Directions - China plans to analyze the recommendations from the IAEA assessment and continue enhancing its modern nuclear safety regulatory system [10][12] - The IAEA will conduct a follow-up assessment in five years to evaluate the implementation of the recommendations and ongoing improvements [11][12] - China expressed its commitment to international cooperation in nuclear safety and aims to share its regulatory experiences with other countries [12]