The Chinese Government published its first nuclear white paper on Wednesday, detailing policies and measures to boost nuclear emergency preparedness and highlighting "a rational, coordinated and balanced" nuclear security approach.

"China has consistently given top priority to nuclear safety in its peaceful use of nuclear energy," said the white paper, China's Nuclear Emergency Preparedness, published by the State Council Information Office.

Elaborating the country's approach to promoting nuclear security, the white paper said China has placed "equal emphasis" on development and safety.

(Xinhua News Agency January 27, 2016)