Sino-US center will boost nuclear security

The Center of Excellence on Nuclear Security, a joint effort by China and the United States, started operation on Friday and will soon begin to train technical and security professionals from China and abroad.

The center was built by the China Atomic Energy Authority and the US Department of Energy. It is considered one of the world's best training and exchange programs for nuclear security personnel in terms of size, equipment and technological capability, according to a statement by the Chinese agency.

Construction of the center, originally proposed in April 2010 by then-President Hu Jintao during the Washington Nuclear Security Summit, began in October 2013. China is responsible for the facility's management and operations, while the US provides equipment to be used in technical analysis, tests and personnel training.