|Statement by Counselor Zhao Xinli of the Chinese Mission to the
United Nations at the Fourth Committee of the 66th Session of
the UN General Assembly on Agenda Item 50: "The Effects of
Atomic Radiation"| The Chinese delegation would like to thank
the SG for his report in A/66/378. We are satisfied with the
work of the Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic
Radiation over the years and concur with its report to the
current session. We appreciate the fact that the UN has
increased human resources in the Secretariat of UNSCEAR. Energy
has increasingly become a major constraint to development. As an
energy resource that is environment friendly, adaptable to
climate change, and capable of supporting sustainable
development and producing electricity in a stable and efficient
manner, nuclear energy has become a pillar of the energy supply
of many developed countries. However, the development of nuclear
energy must be premised on safety. The Fukushima nuclear
accident half a year ago has focused the attention