China is building its largest base for the Hualong-1 nuclear power units in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. But how is this mega-project going? Zheng Yibing brings you there for an inside look.

ZHENG YIBING Zhangzhou, Fujian Province "This is Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant, by far, the largest base for 'Hualong-1' power units. It will soon begin operations."

The power base plans to build six advanced third-generation Hualong-1 units. Now, four are under construction.

WU YUANMING Director of Guodian Zhangzhou Energy China National Nuclear Power "The unit 1 has completed the nuclear fuel loading and will be put into commercial operation by the end of this year. The unit 2 is preparing for the cold commissioning. The unit 3 began construction on February 22, and the unit 4 on September 27."

ZHENG YIBING Zhangzhou, Fujian Province "This is the first Hualong-1 power unit at Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant. So, follow me, let's go inside this giant nuclear island and see what's inside."

The final preparations before commercial operations are underway here, and all facilities are ready. Next, let's go to the hub of the unit.

ZHENG YIBING Zhangzhou, Fujian Province "I'm about to enter the main control room for the power unit NO. 1. But first, I am gonna put my safety helmet here."

We see that the personnel here are busy working, checking operational status and communicating for a safe and smooth operation.

QIN SHIDONG Manager of Operation Department Guodian Zhangzhou Energy "The unit 1 is in a critical period of commissioning with all major works being carried out in an orderly fashion. All departments are coordinating, each performing their duties, and striving for the goal of connecting to the grid by the end of the year."

Building is underway elsewhere at the power plant.

ZHENG YIBING Zhangzhou, Fujian Province "We are heading toward the construction site of the NO. 4 power unit at the power plant. Let's see what's going on inside."

ZHANG LU Manager for Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit Project China Nuclear Industry 24 Construction "The No. 4 nuclear island officially began construction on September 27 this year. Now, all the arrangements on the site are carried out based on schedule. Currently underway is the concrete pouring for the fuel building."

The working status here is an example of China's striving for nuclear energy via the advanced third-generation nuclear technology Hualong-1. It also signifies the ceaseless pursuit for a safe, green and sustainable development. Zheng Yibing, CGTN, Zhangzhou, in Fujian Province."