China General Nuclear (CGN) said Unit 2 of its Zhejiang San'ao nuclear project completed first nuclear fuel loading on Nov. 2 and has entered the commissioning phase. The San'ao site is planned for six Hualong One units built in three phases; four units have been approved and construction is progressing on schedule. When all six units are operational annual generation is projected to exceed 54 billion kWh — about 80% of Wenzhou's current annual electricity demand — with annual coal-equivalent sa

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China and Oman said they will deepen their strategic partnership and boost cooperation in military, security and judicial fields to jointly address traditional and non‑traditional security threats. They urged disputes be resolved by political and diplomatic means, encouraged the United States and Iran to pursue a peaceful course, and called for an early comprehensive ceasefire, a return to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding and the resumption of dialogue to seek a comprehensive agreement including the nuclear issue. The statement said the Strait of Hormuz should return to normal, secure navigation and the two sides will maintain communications on related matters. It urged parties in the Yemen conflict to prioritize Yemeni interests, resolve differences through dialogue, restart the political process and respect Yemen’s independence, unity and territorial integrity.