Seoul Nuclear Security Summit(Source: China Health website)

◆On March 27th, the second Nuclear Security Summit opened in Seoul with the aim of building a consensus on nuclear security among the international community.

◆Leaders from over 50 nations and international organizations reviewed achievements scored since the Washington summit in 2010. Chinese President Hu Jintao was among the world leaders in attendance.

◆The Chinese leader will seek to elaborate on China’s nuclear security policies and the nation’s efforts toward improving safety.

◆Since the Fukushima nuclear accident, countries with nuclear facilities have been particularly cautious, stepping up disaster-resistance measures and exercised extreme caution in planning new nuclear plants.