China has agreed to build two new civilian nuclear reactors in Pakistan, according to Chinese companies and officials in Islamabad and Beijing, in a deal that could re-ignite debate about nuclear commerce and proliferation.
The decision to supply reactors to Pakistan, which has a nuclear arsenal and a record of exporting its expertise to North Korea, Iran and Libya, reflects China's growing diplomatic confidence.
It also reflects Beijing's ambition to become a global supplier of nuclear energy technology and underscores its view of Pakistan as a prized south Asian strategic partner.
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