China to revise atomic energy law to promote nuclear power development, Xinhua says

BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - China will revise its atomic energy law to promote the safe development of nuclear power, the official Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday. The draft of the amended law will clarify the regulatory system for nuclear power and promote research and development and the competitiveness of China's domestic industry, Xinhua said. The draft has been submitted to an ongoing session of the standing committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation, the news agency added. The draft law, which also contains provisions to strengthen safety...