by Ben Geman at Axios
This chart helps explain how the U.S. has fallen behind China in advanced nuclear industries, a new Information Technology and Innovation Foundation analysis argues.
Why it matters: China, a geopolitical rival, is using domestic development to position itself for a major role in export markets, per the think tank’s report.
The big picture: The U.S., once a leader, is playing catch-up, the analysis from ITIF’s Stephen Ezell states.
- “China likely stands 10 to 15 years ahead of where the United States is in nuclear power (referring especially to the ability to field fourth-generation nuclear reactors),” it finds.
What’s next:
The Biden administration has several nuclear research and deployment programs.
- But the report offers a suite of recommendations for a more aggressive, “whole of government” approach…