China's nuclear power giant CGN dismisses reports of leak warning at Guangdong facility

Unit 1 of the Taishan nuclear power plant begins commercial operations on December 13. - VCG

BEIJING (Global Times): All indicators of the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Taishan, South China's Guangdong Province and its surrounding environment are normal, according to continued monitoring data, the China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), the operator of the plant, said in a statement sent to the Global Times on Monday (June 14), refuting reports of an alleged fission gas leak at the plant.

Since going into commercial operation, the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, which is located in Chixi town, has operated the reactors strictly in compliance with business licence documents and technical procedures, CGN said in the statement.