China blames minor fuel rod damage for nuclear plant issues

China blames minor fuel rod damage for nuclear plant issues

Yahoo - World·2021-06-16 15:00

A handful of damaged fuel rods is behind a build-up of radioactive gases at a nuclear power station in southern China, authorities said Wednesday, describing the problem as "common" with no need for concern.

CNN reported earlier this week that the US government was assessing a report of a leak at the Taishan plant in China's southern Guangdong province, and the station's French operator Framatome reported a "performance issue".

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