RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (1): 34-40.

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Overview of Conventions Formulated by the International Atomic Energy Agency

Zhang Yuhang, Wang Yongxian   

  1. China Institute for Radiation Protection, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006
  • Received:2020-12-11 Online:2021-02-20 Published:2021-10-26

Abstract: In order to accelerate and expand the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity around the world and to promote nuclear exchanges among countries, the IAEA has developed a series of conventions covering various aspects of nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear responsibility, cooperation and assistance. The purpose, background and main contents of these conventions are introduced. Since joining the International Atomic Energy Agency, China has actively participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency Convention, demonstrating to the world its status as a responsible nuclear power.In order to expand the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity around the world and to promote nuclear exchanges among countries, the the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) has developed a series of conventions. These conventions cover nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear responsibility, cooperation and assistance, etc. We introduce the purpose, background and main contents of various conventions. Since its accession to IAEA, China has actively participated in IAEA conventions and earnestly implemented them, demonstrating to the world its status as a responsible nuclear power.

Key words: International Atomic Energy Agency, Convention, China

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