The 4th China Nuclear Energy High-Quality Development Conference & Shenzhen International Nuclear Energy Expo kicked off at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on Wednesday. 

This isn't just any industry event – it's the A-list gathering of China's nuclear energy sector. All the big names are here: nuclear giants CGN, CNNC and Huaneng; top brains from Tsinghua University and the China Academy of Engineering Physics; plus tech stars like Huawei, iFLYTEK and Ant Group. 

Centered on "Digital Intelligence Driven, Innovation Leading Nuclear High-Quality Development," the expo is diving into how AI and nuclear energy team up to boost global clean energy transition and hit "dual carbon" goals. Shenzhen is where green energy's future starts – right now.

Against the backdrop of the UN Climate Change Conference where China reaffirmed its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) target for 2035 and the issuance of the State Council's "Opinions on Further Implementing the 'AI +' Action," this conference assumes extraordinary significance. 

As the world's largest emerging nuclear power market, China has been accelerating the development of nuclear energy as a key pillar of its clean energy strategy. Over the past decade, China's nuclear power installed capacity has maintained steady growth, with independent third-generation nuclear power technologies such as HPR1000 (Hualong One), ACP100 (Linglong One) and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGR) taking the lead in commercial operation. These technological breakthroughs not only enhance China's energy security but also provide a replicable path for global greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate change response.

China's commitment to nuclear energy development aligns with the global trend of low-carbon transition. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), nuclear energy is a low-carbon, baseload power source that can play a crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions. 

China's 2035 NDCs emphasize increasing the share of non-fossil energy in total energy consumption to around 20 percent, with nuclear power expected to contribute significantly. By promoting advanced nuclear power technologies and expanding their application, China is not only meeting its own energy needs but also sharing mature experience and solutions with other countries, especially developing nations facing energy shortages and climate pressures. 

The HPR1000 technology, for instance, has been exported to countries like Pakistan, becoming a "national card" for China's nuclear energy cooperation and demonstrating the country's responsibility in global climate governance.

The core highlight of this conference lies in the innovative integration of "AI + Nuclear Energy," which is fostering new quality productive forces and addressing long-standing industry pain points. In the context of the "AI +" action, technological giants are actively exploring AI applications in nuclear energy, bringing disruptive changes to traditional nuclear power operation and maintenance. 

Huawei's "AI + Electricity" solution leverages advanced algorithms and edge computing to realize real-time monitoring and intelligent scheduling of nuclear power plants. By analyzing massive operational data, the system can predict potential equipment failures in advance, improving the stability and efficiency of power generation. 

iFLYTEK's energy-specific large model integrates natural language processing and data mining technologies, enabling intelligent analysis of complex nuclear power data such as operation logs and maintenance records, and providing decision support for plant management.

Digital security is a critical guarantee for the high-quality development of nuclear energy, and enterprises like Fisherman Info are playing a pivotal role. A series of nuclear energy-specific security products and solutions effectively address the security risks faced by nuclear power systems.

During the conference, 14 professional sub-forums and the International Nuclear Energy Industry Innovation Expo will be held simultaneously, comprehensively displaying China's latest achievements in nuclear power instrumentation and control digitalization, nuclear fusion, nuclear safety and comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy. 

Experts and representatives from around the world will gather to exchange insights on topics such as AI-driven nuclear power operation optimization, advanced nuclear energy technology research and development, and global nuclear energy cooperation. 

The expo also serves as a platform for industrial collaboration, facilitating in-depth exchanges and cooperation between enterprises, research institutions and government departments, and promoting the formation of a benign industrial ecosystem.