Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will represent President Xi Jinping at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris from March 9 to 12, 2026. The visit underscores China's active role in global energy security and climate governance amid rising international demand for clean energy solutions.
Organized by the French government, the summit follows the inaugural 2024 Brussels event and brings together world leaders to address nuclear energy's role in achieving carbon neutrality. Zhang's participation signals Beijing's commitment to multilateral cooperation in advancing safe nuclear technologies and sustainable development goals.
Analysts note this high-level engagement comes as over 30 countries currently explore new nuclear power programs, with China operating the world's second-largest fleet of reactors. The summit is expected to yield new partnerships in nuclear safety research and workforce development initiatives across Asia and Europe.
