China

China's electricity mix depends heavily on fossil fuels, with 63 percent of its electricity generation capacity coming from fossil fuels in 2016. Based on estimates for 2020, this figure will likely only go down 1 percent.
China's renewable capacity has grown rapidly over the past decade, but its total share of clean electricity has remained between 20 and 30 percent since 1980.
Mainland China has approximately 32 gigawatts of nuclear power in operation, an additional 21 under construction, and more about to start construction.
Air pollution and climate are both publicly stated reasons for China's expansion of nuclear.
Without its nuclear power, China would increase its emissions by the equivalent of up to 52 million cars added to the road.
China has the most ambitious advanced nuclear energy programs in the world but low demand for nuclear globally and the slow pace of innovation make the diffusion of advanced nuclear reactors unlikely before 2040.
China is one of the top international exporters of nuclear energy technology and is currently assisting Saudi Arabia in building nuclear plants, as well as several other countries.
Allies of Environmental Progress are helping the Chinese nuclear authorities better communicate the value of nuclear to block media fearmongering.