China has stepped up calls for international cooperation to safeguard Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) after drone attacks reignited fears of a potential nuclear crisis.⚡ The world's second-largest economy stressed that "the impact of nuclear accidents transcends borders" during a heated IAEA meeting this week.
🔎 Why it matters: Europe's largest nuclear plant sits in a warzone, with recent strikes marking the first direct attacks since 2022. IAEA officials warn the facility now operates on 'borrowed time.'
🇨🇳 Chinese envoy Li Song told the UN nuclear watchdog: "There is no room for error – the safety of millions rides on collaboration, not conflict." The remarks came as Russia and Ukraine traded blame during Thursday's emergency meeting.
🌐 Global ripple effect: With 6 reactors and radioactive waste storage, ZNPP's vulnerability has scientists worldwide on edge. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi compares the situation to 'sitting on a knife's edge.'
