[Explanation] The National Two Sessions are being held. Dong Baotong, deputy to the National People's Congress and deputy director of the National Atomic Energy Agency, said in an interview that "talking about nuclear discoloration" is not an absolute bad thing. It needs to be sensitive to nuclear technology, but it should not be too panic. In terms of technological development, a peaceful environment and long-term stable cooperative relations are necessary conditions.
[Explanation] Talking about the frontier fields of nuclear technology that the public is concerned about, Dong Baotong first mentioned the new generation of nuclear reactor technology.
He pointed out that in this regard, China and the developed western countries are on the same level in general, and even at the forefront in some fields.
[Concurrent] Dong Baotong, deputy director of the National People's Congress and deputy director of the State Atomic Energy Agency
Now that it has developed to 2022 and is now in the new era and new stage, the environment in which we cooperate with foreign countries has undergone great changes, and we have already taken the lead in many fields.
So compared to the previous one, which was mainly based on introduction (compared to), this stage has passed, and some of us are already leading the development, so self-reliance and self-improvement has become a natural theme.
[Explanation] Dong Baotong said that nuclear fusion, as a long-term strategic choice to solve human energy problems, is definitely a general direction, and will drive the development of a series of scientific disciplines.
[Concurrent] Dong Baotong, deputy director of the National People's Congress and deputy director of the State Atomic Energy Agency
For example, if you take space nuclear power (field), let's say we are going to "Chang'e to the moon", we can use solar energy, because they are still in the solar system, and now including going to Mars, solar energy can also play a role.
But if our future spacecraft or probes go to deep space, there will be no solar energy, and nuclear energy will become almost the only option.
[Explanation] Dong Baotong said that the International Atomic Energy Agency regards the application of nuclear technology as a wider field than the application of nuclear energy.
[Concurrent] Dong Baotong, deputy director of the National People's Congress and deputy director of the State Atomic Energy Agency
I once concluded (this field) that there are at least 5 aspects, industry, agriculture, medical care, environmental protection and public safety. These fields have very wide applications. Of course, the most important thing should be that medical care is the most concerned. , I just said something, our X-ray machines, our CT, PET, SPETCT are all, including the radiopharmaceuticals just mentioned, this is nuclear medicine, and this field is very large.
[Explanation] Dong Baotong said that although the application of nuclear technology has gradually penetrated into all aspects of people's daily life, there are still many people who are unfamiliar with it, and even "talk about nuclear discoloration".
Dong Baotong believes that the essence is that the public does not know enough about nuclear technology.
[Concurrent] Dong Baotong, deputy director of the National People's Congress and deputy director of the State Atomic Energy Agency
Because nuclear does have two sides, that is, if it is used properly, it can benefit society and mankind; if it is not handled properly, it will cause trouble.
Therefore, on the one hand, it requires the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and on the other hand, the nuclear industry must walk on thin ice to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
"Talking about nuclear discoloration" At least everyone knows that this thing cannot be touched casually. In fact, it cannot be said that it is absolutely a bad thing. Everyone is sensitive to it, but it is too panic and it goes against science.
[Explanation] Due to the particularity of nuclear technology, the promotion and application of civilian nuclear technology also puts forward higher requirements for external environment and industry norms.
Dong Baotong said that civilian nuclear technology needs peace and cooperation the most, especially war and terrorist attacks.
[Concurrent] Dong Baotong, deputy director of the National People's Congress and deputy director of the State Atomic Energy Agency
In fact, international cooperation is particularly needed in the field of nuclear energy, because, for example, a nuclear power plant is built to the end of its lifespan. It used to be 40 years, now it is 60 years, and now the United States has batches of 80 years. If a nuclear power project is a century-old project , plus the pre-work plus the construction period, you have to have a long-term relationship.
Therefore, the development of nuclear energy, including the contribution of nuclear energy to climate change, including the guarantee of power supply, including the contribution to people's life and health, actually requires a peaceful environment.
In fact, what everyone is most worried about is what would happen if he attacked nuclear facilities in times of war, including terrorists, during the war?
Therefore, in the nuclear field, peace and cooperation are most needed.
[Explanation] What development plans does China have for these frontier areas?
Dong Baotong revealed that the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have formulated a medium- and long-term plan for the development of nuclear science and technology, which is expected to be officially released in March, which will cover almost the main areas of nuclear science and technology.
The reporter asked Baokui Ma Shuaisha to report in Beijing
Responsible editor: [Li Yuxin]