China assists in safety work at Chernobyl

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has recognized China's contribution to the nuclear safety enhancement work required at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine and expressed hope for China's further cooperation.

Although China was an emerging country when the Chernobyl crisis occurred in 1986, its subsequent economic growth and nuclear industry development have led it to participate in international efforts to assist Chernobyl's transformation work.

In 2011, China contributed 4 million euros ($5.9 million) to the Chernobyl Shelter Fund, which was established at the EBRD in 1997. Currently, 26 countries have contributed to the fund, which had disbursed 1.4 billion euros by the end of last year.