The 15th China International Nuclear Industry Exhibition opened at the National Convention Center in Beijing on Wednesday.

Held by the Chinese Nuclear Society and China Nuclear Energy Industry Corp, the biennial exhibition will last four days and features the theme of innovation and cooperation. More than 200 institutes and companies from about 50 nations and regions are taking part in this exhibition.

China's achievements in the nuclear power industry over the past five years include the Hualong One third-generation reactor and Linglong One small reactor, as well as the high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor, which are on display at the event. All of the country's nuclear power giants are participating.

Wang Shoujun, chairman of China National Nuclear Corp, addressed the opening ceremony, saying that the country has become a strong player in the nuclear power sector and his company is willing to take part in more cooperation in this regard.

By February, China had 38 nuclear power reactors in operation and 19 under construction, Wang said.