"Hinkley Point Nuclear Plant Will Go Ahead, Britain Says"

"LONDON — The British government announced on Thursday that it would push ahead with a contentious deal to build a nuclear power station financed in part with French and Chinese investment, but only after making changes intended to address security concerns.

Britain, which angered its international partners by postponing a final decision on the $24 billion Hinkley Point C project in July, said in a statement that the government would take a 'special share' in any nuclear projects built in the future.

Although the statement made no reference to China, it almost certainly had the Beijing leadership in mind when it noted that the changes would ensure that 'significant stakes cannot be sold without the government’s knowledge or consent.'"

Stephen Castle reports for the New York Times September 15, 2016.