Taiwan's vote on restarting its last nuclear plant highlights the island's struggle to balance energy security, environmental risks, and geopolitical threats. DW unpacks the stakes behind the ...

Taiwan failed to pass an August referendum on whether or not a nuclear plant should be restarted, if it were deemed safe to operate. While the more than 4 million votes for “yes” outnumbered the more ...

In August 2025, Taiwan’s nationwide referendum on extending operations at Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant failed despite receiving 74.2 per cent approval from voters, as low turnout meant affirmative ...

Voters in Taiwan are headed to the polls Saturday to decide whether Taipei should reignite its nuclear power capabilities as the island faces immense energy vulnerabilities amid growing concern over ...

By Greg Torode and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 28 (Reuters) - A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a ...

Taiwan’s energy transition faces a unique challenge: powering its world-leading semiconductor industry while phasing out nuclear power and reducing coal dependence. Part of the solution emerged from ...

Taiwan’s Great Recall Movement has come to an end, with the second round of recall voting that took place on August 23 having the same outcome as the earlier round of voting in late July – all seven ...

Taiwan's government says there are major safety concerns around generating nuclear power in earthquake-prone Taiwan and handling nuclear waste. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told reporters on Saturday ...

Taiwanese voters were overwhelmingly in favour of the restart of the Maanshan nuclear power plant in a referendum held on 23 August. However, a low overall turnout of voters meant the result was ...

Restarting Taiwan’s mothballed nuclear power plants is one of the key things the self-governed island should do to bolster its energy security against threats from China, according to a former deputy ...

Taiwan will hold a vote on August 23, 2025, regarding the extension of the Third Nuclear Power Plant (No. 3), a decision that has become a key aspect of the island's overall energy policy. Some ...