7
17.
from
an
Premier said that nuclear power
technology;
it
should be
at
Finally the Vice
advanced generation was
looked
scientific a
angle and understood through first-hand
experience such as
as what could be obtained through a study visit. With better knowledge and information the public would have less worries and more confidence in nuclear power plants. The task of allaying the worries and fears of the public would require long term effort but nuclear power generation was a science and would
stand to the test of time.
To exchange views with the relevant Chinese authorities and to persuade them to consider favourably the specific observations
contained in our Report
18.
the
We had intensive discussions on each of observations with the relevant authorities, and obtained positive
responses points made by the Chinese authorities :-
to
suggestions. our
The following
is
a
summary
Design and Construction (Paragraph 5.2.2 of the Report)
19.
of
(1) Sand Filter System : We learnt that the Chinese authorities had already reserved funds for incorporating the sand
filter system. Nevertheless, they were
technical details from France for further
final decision could be made.
still awaiting the
evaluation before a
In their view, two main
main considerations remained to be
20.
addressed :-
(a) the size of the opening of the containment needed was quite large and further studies would