Beijing, Safar 22, 1437, December 04, 2015, SPA -- China is planning a massive expansion of nuclear energy, and aims to have 110 nuclear power plants in operation by2030, state media reported Friday. Nuclear power generation from reactors both under construction and in operation will reach 88 gigawatts by the end of 2020, the state-run China Daily said, citing new energy legislation. The Chinese government is currently considering a draft Five-Year Plan for the power industry, covering the years 2016-20. China has 30 nuclear reactors in operation and another 21 under construction. According to the draft plan, China will allocate 500 billion yuan (78 billion US dollars) to set up new nuclear plants, aiming to derive 10 per cent its energy from nuclear power by 2030. --SPA 14:13 LOCAL TIME 11:13 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w