On April 21, 2009, CAEA Chairman Mr. Chen Qiufa and France CEA Chairman Mr. B. Bigot signed the 10^th Protocol for Cooperation in Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy.The Protocol stated that ever since the first protocol on cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy signed in 22 November, 1982, both sides had carried out proactive and efficient cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy. Since both sides were satisfied with their cooperation and its implementation, they agreed to continue the cooperation in the manner of signing the 10 Protocol, which includes 6 parts: cooperation principle, scope and special agreement, cooperation pattern and budget, confidentiality and industrial property protection, language, and validity period.

Both sides agreed in the Protocol to strengthen cooperation in nuclear reactor, radioactive waste management, back end of nuclear fuel cycle, controlled fusion, education of nuclear experts. The Protocol has a validity of 3 years.