China's installed nuclear power capacity has reached 125 gigawatts (GW), the highest globally, an industry report showed.

The China Nuclear Energy Association said China has 60 nuclear units in commercial operation and 36 under construction, accounting for more than half of the global total under construction. Another 16 units have been approved.

Two new reactors have started construction this year and seven are set to come online, keeping China at the forefront of global nuclear expansion, according to CCTV.