Nuclear plant deal with UK announced

China's State Nuclear Power Technology Corp signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce on Tuesday to work closely in the field of civil nuclear power in the UK and other overseas markets.

The agreement builds on Chinese nuclear industry's increasing interest to participate in the UK's nuclear field, a trend supported by both governments.

"China represents one of the world's largest civil nuclear markets in which Rolls-Royce has been supplying safety-critical technology and solutions for 20 years," said Jason Smith, president of Rolls-Royce's nuclear division.