Starting from Development: Li Peng's Nuclear Power Diary (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Li Peng
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is primarily based on excerpts from the author's diary entries from 1964 to 2004 regarding China's nuclear power construction, supplemented by relevant speeches, documents, meeting summaries, and news reports, accompanied by over 100 precious historical photographs. It meticulously and faithfully records the arduous yet glorious journey of China's nuclear power industry from its inception to development, profoundly elaborating on the policies, strategies, and major achievements and lessons learned in advancing China's nuclear power industry. The book also reflects Deng Xiaoping's important thoughts on developing the nuclear power industry and the decision-making process of the Central Committee and the State Council regarding nuclear power development. It can be regarded as a comprehensive epic documenting the growth and development of China's nuclear power industry. The author participated in the decision-making and construction processes of three nuclear power plants—Qingshan, Daya Bay, and Tianwan. The book elaborates on the author's personal experiences and rich insights gained from leading nuclear power work over more than 40 years, as well as his profound reflections on advancing the nuclear power industry and accelerating energy development. Most of the materials and photographs in this book are published for the first time, making them of great value as historical documents. After our publishing house accepted the honorable task of publishing Comrade Li Peng's work, we meticulously planned and organized the work, held multiple meetings to discuss editorial and publishing matters, and carried out all organizational tasks in an orderly manner. In accordance with the instructions of the General Publishing House's leaders such as Tian Mingqiang, the work was conducted with strict attention to detail and diligence. Relevant editors even traveled to Beidaihe to collaborate with the author on the final compilation. The publicity and distribution work was also arranged early on, and the entire process received praise from Comrade Li Peng and other responsible officials multiple times. This book, like Comrade Li Peng's previous work A Dream Shared by All—Li Peng's Three Gorges Diary, is the second diary-style work centered on diary entries. It is also the first authoritative work documenting the development of China's nuclear power industry.