TOKYO -- The U.K. government is "absolutely committed" to boosting nuclear power as a key energy source, but national security is paramount as Chinese investment in new plants raises concerns, the minister in charge of the sector told Nikkei Asia.
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Andrew Bowie became the UK's first-ever nuclear minister in February, underlining the nation's commitment to boosting the sector (Photo by Sayumi Take)
TOKYO -- The U.K. government is "absolutely committed" to boosting nuclear power as a key energy source, but national security is paramount as Chinese investment in new plants raises concerns, the minister in charge of the sector told Nikkei Asia.