As of December 2024, ** out of 57 operating nuclear reactors in China were of the pressurized water reactor (PWR) type. Among countries which utilize a significant amount of nuclear energy in their electricity mix, PWR is the most popular type of reactor, followed by BWR (boiling water reactor), and PHWR (pressurized heavy water reactor).
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