China has approved two nuclear power plants and has required them to be "absolutely safe", according to decisions made at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday.

The two projects are: the second phase of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in south China's Fujian Province and the first phase of the Lianjiang nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province, also in south China, China Media Group reported on Wednesday.

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