5th May 2026, Trusteeship Council Chamber

Mr. Chair,

The Chinese delegation congratulates you on assuming the chairmanship of Main Committee III.

The peaceful uses of nuclear energy is an inalienable right of States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). “Atoms for Peace and Development” represents the shared aspiration of people of all countries. The development of nuclear energy and nuclear technology contributes to the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The peaceful uses of nuclear energy constitutes an important pathway for ensuring energy security and addressing climate change.

At present, global nuclear energy development is witnessing a recovery, while challenges in nuclear governance are increasing. Restrictions on normal nuclear cooperation under the pretext of non-proliferation have long persisted. The great potential of international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy remains to be fully tapped. China looks forward to this Review Conference building broad consensus in the following areas:

First, uphold multilateralism and jointly draw a new blueprint for nuclear energy development.We should support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in playing a central role in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. In light of the actual needs of all countries, efforts should be made to strengthen the alignment of financial, human and technical resources related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including increasing assistance to developing countries. Member States are encouraged to pay their assessed contributions and shares of the Technical Cooperation Fund in full and on time, so as to enhance support and ensure that resources for technical cooperation are adequate and predictable, narrow the North-South gap, and enable nuclear energy to better benefit the development and prosperity of all countries.

Second, uphold fairness and justice and jointly create a new landscape for nuclear energy cooperation. Efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation should not undermine the legitimate rights of all countries, especially developing countries, to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The international community should firmly oppose any practices that, under the pretext of non-proliferation, draw ideological lines, overstretch the concept of national security, adopt discriminatory approaches to normal nuclear cooperation, or impose illegal sanctions on entities and individuals of other countries. We firmly oppose the use of export controls as a tool for decoupling and supply chain disruption, or as a means to pursue geopolitical objectives.

Third, uphold safety as the foundation and jointly build a community with a shared future for nuclear safety.All countries should uphold a rational, coordinated and balanced approach to nuclear security, strictly comply with the Convention on Nuclear Safety, oppose armed attacks against peaceful nuclear facilities, and support the IAEA in playing a constructive role in promoting the safety and security of nuclear facilities. States Parties developing capabilities in advanced reactors, including small and medium-sized or modular reactors (including portable reactors), are encouraged to strengthen cooperation with the Agency to support their safe and secure deployment. We should deepen technical exchanges on nuclear power plant life extension and decommissioning, as well as on the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, and jointly promote the establishment of standards and rules for new nuclear technologies and application scenarios through consultation, so as to strengthen the international nuclear safety framework.

China’s position in opposing Japan’s discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea has never changed. China will continue to work with the IAEA to urge Japan to faithfully fulfill its commitments and ensure that the discharge is always subject to strict and effective international oversight.

Mr. Chair,

China is advancing Chinese modernization with high quality and regards nuclear energy as an important option for achieving the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. In January this year, China officially put into effect the Atomic Energy Law, further safeguarding the research, development and peaceful uses of atomic energy. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will emphasize accelerating the building of a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient new energy system, while pursuing a diversified energy mix featuring the combined development of wind, solar, hydropower and nuclear power. China has become the country with the fastest growth in nuclear power development and the largest scale of nuclear power construction in the world.

China actively advocates “Atoms for the benefit of the Global South”. We have opened 12 nuclear research facilities and experimental platforms to the world for shared use, established 10 IAEA International Collaboration Centers in China, and strengthened dialogue and cooperation with countries and regions including ASEAN, Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council. These are concrete actions taken by China to promote the development of the global nuclear energy sector.This year, China will continue to submit to the United Nations General Assembly a resolution entitled “Promoting international cooperation on peaceful uses in the context of international security”. We welcome the continued active support of all parties.

China stands ready to work with all parties to promote innovation in nuclear energy technology, address security risks and challenges, advance inclusive and equitable development, and expand openness and cooperation, with a view to building a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, as well as  a clean and beautiful environment for all.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.