Energy giant EDF is poised to submit plans for an £18bn nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, stoking tensions over China's role in Britain's critical infrastructure.
EDF is expected to submit a development consent order (DCO) to the planning inspectorate on Wednesday — a crucial stage in building Sizewell C, which will supply 7% of the country's electricity.
China General Nuclear (CGN) is funding 20% of the Sizewell development, with the French state power company shouldering the rest of the cost, although sources said CGN may opt not to fund its construction.
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