Installation of outer containment dome of nuclear reactor in Pakistan to boost cooperation between China, BRI countries.

BEIJING -- The successful installation of outer containment dome of a nuclear reactor in Pakistan will speed up nuclear cooperation between China and the countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, analysts said.

The outer containment dome of the Karachi unit 2 nuclear reactor was successfully installed, a milestone marking the end of its general construction work, said China National Nuclear Corp, one of China's largest nuclear power companies, China Daily reported on Wednesday.

The installation of the outer containment dome of Karachi unit 2, the first export of China's Hualong One pressurized water reactor design, a third-generation reactor design, will be followed up by containment and heat tests, it said.

The company has four HPR1000 units under construction around the world, which is the world's only third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power project constructed according to schedule.

'The successful installation of the outer containment dome will speed up nuclear cooperation between China and countries and regions participating in...