US Lags 15 Years Behind China in Nuclear Power Development

A new report highlights China's rapid advancements in nuclear technology, outpacing the US in reactor construction and deployment.

China has 27 nuclear reactors under construction, each taking about seven years to complete.
The US has built only two reactors in the past decade, both over budget and delayed.
China's state-backed financing and coherent national strategy are key to its nuclear advancements.
The US remains the largest producer of nuclear power but has no current reactors under construction.
Experts suggest the US needs more investment in research, development, and skilled workforce to catch up.