Turkey Weighs China Nuclear Plant Amid Rifts With West

Turkey is in talks with China to build a nuclear power plant, which would be China's largest overseas investment. This comes as Turkey's first nuclear plant is being built with Russia.

Turkey plans to build multiple nuclear plants to meet its energy goals. It is seeking partnerships with various countries like Russia, South Korea, and now China.

A deal with China would showcase Turkey's relationships amid tensions between the West and rivals Russia & China. This could widen rifts between Turkey and NATO.

Tensions linger between Turkey and NATO allies like the US, including over F-16 sales and ratifying Sweden's NATO membership.

Accepting China's nuclear plant while still working with Russian defense could raise concerns about Turkey's alignments as a NATO member.