Core Viewpoint - A heavy water leak incident occurred at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in South Korea, with approximately 265 kilograms of heavy water leaked, but no radiation anomalies were detected [1] Summary by Sections Incident Details - The leak was reported on the 19th of the month at Unit 2 of the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea [1] - The leak occurred during a routine maintenance shutdown of the unit [1] - The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company immediately shut down the relevant nuclear pump upon detecting the leak [1] Safety Measures - The Korea Atomic Energy Safety Commission has dispatched personnel to investigate the cause of the leak [1] - As of the report, all leaked heavy water remained within the facility and did not escape to the outside environment, with no abnormal radiation levels detected around the plant [1] Previous Incidents - This incident marks the second leak reported at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in 2023, following a previous incident on January 12, where approximately 29 tons of untested nuclear waste liquid was discharged into the sea while the unit was operational [1]

Core Viewpoint - U.S. nuclear stocks surged significantly as the Trump administration pushes for large-scale power projects to meet the rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Oklo (OKLO.US) shares rose over 16% [1] - NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE.US) and NuScale Power (SMR.US) both increased by more than 13% [1] - Centrus Energy (LEU.US) saw a rise of over 9% [1] Group 2: Government Initiatives - The U.S. Department of Energy announced the launch of the "Speed to Power" initiative [1] - This initiative aims to mobilize technical expertise and billions of dollars in funding to address a significant increase in energy demand, the first of its kind in twenty years [1]

Core Viewpoint - A heavy water leak incident occurred at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in South Korea, with approximately 265 kilograms of heavy water leaked, but no radiation abnormalities detected [3]. Group 1: Incident Details - The leak was reported on September 19, 2025, at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, located in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province [3]. - The leak was contained within the facility, and the surrounding radiation levels were reported as normal [3]. - The incident took place during a routine maintenance shutdown of the unit, and the operator, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, promptly shut down the relevant nuclear pumps upon detection of the leak [3]. Group 2: Previous Incidents - This incident marks the second leak reported at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in 2025, following a previous incident on January 12, where approximately 29 tons of untested nuclear waste liquid were discharged into the sea while the unit was operational [3].

Core Points - A heavy water leak incident occurred at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Gyeongju, South Korea, on the 19th, with approximately 265 kilograms of heavy water leaked, but no radiation anomalies were detected [1] - The leak was contained within the facility, and the surrounding radiation levels remained normal [1] - The incident took place during a routine maintenance shutdown of the unit, and the operator, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, promptly shut down the relevant nuclear pump upon detecting the leak [1] - This is the second leak incident reported at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant this year, following a discharge of approximately 29 tons of untested nuclear waste liquid into the sea on January 12 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Nuclear energy is a critical arena in great power competition, and control over uranium resources equates to control over future energy security [1] Group 1: Historical Context - Initially, China had minimal uranium resources, with only 17.4 million tons identified from 1950 to 2000, failing to rank in the top ten globally [3][5] - By 2009, China's nuclear power capacity surged, requiring 9,830 tons of uranium annually, while domestic production was only 1,885 tons, leading to a significant shortfall of 8,000 tons [3][5] Group 2: Challenges Faced - China relied heavily on uranium imports from countries like Kazakhstan, Australia, and Namibia, facing challenges such as price volatility and geopolitical pressures [5][14] - The phrase "we are a nuclear power but a uranium-poor country" encapsulated the frustration within China's nuclear industry during this period [5] Group 3: Breakthroughs in Uranium Exploration - A shift in geological exploration theory led Chinese geologists to explore sedimentary basins for uranium, resulting in the discovery of significant deposits in regions like Ordos and Tarim [7][9] - The introduction of innovative exploration methods, such as "coal-uranium co-exploration" and "oil-uranium co-exploration," drastically reduced costs and doubled efficiency [9][12] Group 4: Recent Discoveries and Developments - The discovery of the Daying uranium mine in the Ordos Basin, with over 50,000 tons of reserves, marked a significant milestone in China's uranium mining history [11] - By 2025, China is expected to have discovered one-third of its total uranium resources in the past decade, establishing four major uranium mining bases [13] Group 5: Future Projections - China's uranium self-sufficiency is projected to rise from under 20% in 2020 to over 40% by 2025 and potentially exceed 60% by 2030, reducing reliance on imports [14] - The shift in uranium resource control is expected to alter the international uranium pricing dynamics, enhancing China's bargaining power [14][16] Group 6: Strategic Implications - The advancements in uranium mining signify a move towards energy independence for China, impacting its nuclear power generation and military capabilities [16][19] - The goal is to establish a global uranium supply chain and enhance China's position in the international energy landscape [16][19]

英国首相斯塔默和美国总统特朗普签署了一项价值数十亿英镑的协议，以扩大两国的核电合作。 据新华社报道，特朗普16日至18日对英国进行国事访问。双方共同签署《科技繁荣协议》。该协议重点 聚焦人工智能（AI）、量子计算和民用核能等技术领域合作。 作为两国科技合作协议的一部分，英美双方达成了"大西洋先进核能伙伴关系"。长期以来，英国一直希 望扩张核电。斯塔默称，这份新协议"将使英国顺利进入核能的'黄金时代'"。根据协议，英美将在核 电、AI数据中心、核监管等方面开展合作，同时寻求核材料的"去俄化"。 英国政府还称，希望借此伙伴关系，在2028年底彻底摆脱对俄罗斯核材料的依赖。英美都在加快高丰度 低浓缩铀（HALEU）的本土生产，该材料用于小型模块化反应堆等新型反应堆，但全球大部分HALEU 由俄罗斯生产。 本次协议显示，英荷德联合企业Urenco和美国便携式核微反应堆开发公司Radiant签署一项460万美元的 协议，将向美国市场供应这种材料。 小型模块化和先进模块化反应堆 当地时间2025年9月18日，英国艾尔斯伯里，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普和英国首相基尔·斯塔默在契克斯举 行新闻发布会，宣布两国达成协议。视觉中国 ...

中国华能携华能石岛湾高温气冷堆示范工程、华能山东海上风电等特色项目精彩亮相烟台核博会，全方位展示了华能40年的改革发展成就、新能源建设 成果以及第四代核电技术创新实践，彰显了华能服务国家战略、保障能源安全的责任担当。 原标题：华能亮相2025烟台核博会 9月15至17日，2025清洁能源大会暨核能安全与核电产业链创新发展大会在山东烟台举行，2025烟台国际核电工业及装备博览会同期举办。 展会期间，华能核电公司、山东分公司、雅江公司举行"三色连心 风核水起"主题品牌联合活动，围绕"西藏首座大型水电站、华能山东首个海上风电、 四代核电"三大具有里程碑意义的"首个"示范项目的创新实践，深入挖掘"三色文化"内涵，践行"三色绽放"品牌战略，为中国华能品牌增光添彩。（来源： 中国能源网） 华能亮相2025烟台核博会 范思韵/摄 ...

原标题：我国科技事业取得历史性成就 9月18日，国务院新闻办公室举行"高质量完成'十四五'规划"系列主题新闻发布会。科技部部长阴 和俊在会上表示，5年来，我国科技事业取得历史性成就、发生历史性变革。 创新能力稳步提升 重大科技成果加速涌现。"天宫"空间站转入常态化运营，新能源汽车产销量稳居世界首位，CR450 动车组巩固扩大高铁技术世界领跑优势，全球首座第四代核电站商运投产，特高压输变电世界领先，光 伏、风电装机容量居世界首位。 高新技术产业规模不断壮大。规上高技术制造业增加值较"十三五"末增长42%；"三新"经济增加值 占GDP的比重达18%；人工智能、生物科技等前沿领域正在形成新的经济增长点。 科技部副部长邱勇介绍，自2020年起，科技部开展职务科技成果赋权试点，共40家单位在3年试点 期内以转让、许可、作价投资等方式转化科技成果合同金额累计120.9亿元，比试点前3年增长126.5%， 带动28个省份近700家单位开展省级赋权试点。 中国技术交易所、上海技术交易所、深圳证券交易所3家国家知识产权和科技成果产权交易机构， 12个国家科技成果转移转化示范区，以及高校院所自建的1084家技术转移机构，高校和企 ...

Group 1 - The "Belt and Road" initiative has transformed from concept to action over the past 12 years, becoming a widely accepted global public product and international cooperation platform [2][3] - Media plays a crucial role in promoting the "Belt and Road" initiative by fostering cooperation, enhancing mutual understanding, and sharing success stories [2][4] - The forum highlighted the importance of media collaboration in telling the "Belt and Road" story and promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning among nations [3][4] Group 2 - The initiative emphasizes not only economic cooperation but also cultural exchange and mutual learning, with media serving as a facilitator for these interactions [4][5] - Various provinces in China, such as Fujian and Zhejiang, are actively promoting the "Belt and Road" initiative through innovative communication strategies and cultural storytelling [5][6] - The forum introduced a research project focused on green development, showcasing China's commitment to sustainable practices within the "Belt and Road" framework [6][7] Group 3 - Companies like China Nuclear Industry Group and Changan Automobile are leading efforts in clean energy and carbon reduction, contributing to the green development goals of the "Belt and Road" initiative [7] - The forum participants expressed a strong desire for enhanced media collaboration to strengthen ties among nations and promote the spirit of the Silk Road [7][8]

9月18日，国务院新闻办公室举行"高质量完成'十四五'规划"系列主题新闻发布会。科技部部长阴和俊 在会上表示，5年来，我国科技事业取得历史性成就、发生历史性变革。 创新能力稳步提升 "'十四五'是我国科技事业发展历程中具有里程碑意义的5年。"阴和俊说，这5年，科技管理体制实现重 塑，新型举国体制优势充分彰显，中央科技委员会成立，央地协同、部门联动进一步加强，全国科技工 作"一盘棋"的基本格局已经形成。 转化水平上新台阶 科技成果转化一头连着科技创新，一头连着产业创新，是科技创新和产业创新深度融合的重要途 径。"十四五"以来，我国科技成果转化水平又上新台阶，全国技术合同成交额连续多年保持两位数增 长，2024年达到6.8万亿元。 重大科技成果加速涌现。"天宫"空间站转入常态化运营，新能源汽车产销量稳居世界首位，CR450动车 组巩固扩大高铁技术世界领跑优势，全球首座第四代核电站商运投产，特高压输变电世界领先，光伏、 风电装机容量居世界首位。 高新技术产业规模不断壮大。规上高技术制造业增加值较"十三五"末增长42%；"三新"经济增加值占 GDP的比重达18%；人工智能、生物科技等前沿领域正在形成新的经济增长点。 ...