many years ago...btw, Russia's nuclear program is moving ahead as well...in the meantime, China is striving to become the #1 economic force on this planet, so it comes as no surprise that they are also employing easily implemented coal power plants as well.
It sure would help if we'd all come together on an energy strategy that keeps us in the lead.
This is going to take some time...but we're in a global physical and political race and we shouldn't waste time debating the obvious actions that must be taken.
Link: https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-a-f/china-nuclear-power.aspx