On the 29th of June at 17: 59 local time, Taishan 1 reactor located in China became the first EPR* reactor in the world to be successfully connected to the grid... Following the unit's first connection to the grid, the reactor will undergo a period of gradual power-up tests... As the world's leading EPR project, Taishan epitomises the strength of the nuclear partnership between France and China, whilst at the same time providing reactors of similar design around the world with valuable experience in the areas of project management and technological expertise.