My understanding is that for China the number one priority is more power, ASAP. So they opt for cheaper power plant designs because they want as much immediate

My understanding is that for China the number one priority is more power, ASAP. So they opt for cheaper power plant designs because they want as much immediate generating capacity as they can get for their limited funds (a lot of capital yes, but spread across a very large population.) unfortunately this means skimping on investments like more efficient and lower-emitting technologies, which might save money in the long run, but cost more up front. There may be an incompetence factor but it sounds on paper rational. Between freezing and coughing what would you pick?