Nuclear security

China's National Nuclear Emergency Rescue Team founded

The 320-person China Nuclear Emergency Rescue Team was officially founded on May 24, 2016. The team will be in charge of nuclear radiation protection and medical rescue,according to CCTV’s official microblog. They will control and remit nuclear accidents, and also alleviate the aftermath of accidents when they do happen.

In accordance with the framework of China's national nuclear emergency system, the teamwas established on the basis of existing military and nuclear industry emergency resources a People's Daily Online report explained. The report also said that the team will lead rescue work for serious accidents, including international nuclear emergency rescues.