A powerful connection for Britain

A research center led by a pair of British universities is looking to connect China's nuclear technology with United Kingdom firms to create what they say will be safe, efficient and cost-effective power plants.

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Center, led by the University of Sheffield and the University of Manchester, is in the process of setting up a local supply chain to utilize China's third-generation nuclear technology in UK power plants.

The center is also looking to help China build a more efficient and cost-effective generation of nuclear power to export around the world, said Sir Keith Burnett, vice-chancellor of the University of Sheffield.