INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China is strengthening its nuclear cooperation with Pakistan to establish itself as a major global nuclear power market player.Despite
lucrative markets in the future.The recently signed US$4.8 billion deal involves the construction of a 1,200-megawatt plant at the Chashma
become a leading builder of nuclear plants, with plans to construct 30 reactors overseas by 2030.Chashma nuclear power complex
electricity to industries and the general population.Chinese investment of US$3.48 billion will support the project, and Prime Minister
devaluation has strained its foreign exchange reserves, leading to a balance of payments crisis.While China has experienced setbacks in
status as a non-signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its limited adherence to safeguards have prompted discussions among
strategic ambitions rather than purely economic considerations.By positioning itself as a leading nuclear power exporter, China aims to
enhance its global influence and multilateral governance over nuclear power in the nuclear energy market.
