2019/02/12 |
Taiwan News: Tsai Calls on Taiwanese Businesses to Come Home From China
A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.
2018/12/18 |
No Consensus, Mass Confusion After Taiwan's Energy Referendums
A survey held after Taiwan's referendums showed voters were unaware of the country's energy policy.
2018/12/06 |
Cabinet Says It Will Cancel Plan to Abolish Nuclear Energy by 2025
The DPP remains committed to phasing out nuclear power – but not by 2025.
2018/12/06 |
Political Debate Goes Nuclear After Referendum Keeps Reactors Running
Taiwan voted to reverse a plan to phase out nuclear power by 2025, but nobody knows what comes next.
2018/11/21 |
OPINION: UK's Civil Nuclear Obsession Has Military Roots
Ahead of Taiwan's referendum on its nuclear program, the UK provides an abject lesson in nuclear policy making.
2018/11/13 |
Taiwan News: More Anti-'Fake News' Measures Discussed, NCC Under Fire
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2018/09/05 |
Taiwan News: MoFA Monitors eSwatini Ties as China Dangles Investments
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2018/08/03 |
Taiwan News: Tsai Holds Firm on Anti-nuclear Vow, Govt Defends Coal Plant Plan
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2018/07/23 |
Taiwan's Electricity Shortage and the 'Demand Response' Solution
Taiwan’s daily electricity consumption in May repeatedly hit record highs. Could power be in short supply this summer? Who is sucking up all the power, and could new initiatives encourage them to cough it back up?
2018/07/05 |
Taiwan News: Advances in Personal Data Protection, Corruption in Yunlin
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2018/06/15 |
Ever Heard of Thorium? It's the Nuclear Fuel Even Indonesia Is Considering
A little known yet arguably safer and more plentiful nuclear fuel, thorium, is making a comeback in traditionally anti-nuclear Indonesia.
2018/04/24 |
Taiwan Struggles amid Impending Electricity Shortage
Politically inconvenient choices define the search for more power as AC units switch on for the summer and Taiwan's renewable push struggles to make headway.
2018/02/14 |
Did Taiwan's Anti-Nuclear Movement Fizzle Out?
Nuclear power is coming back to Taiwan, but an anti-nuclear movement that once rallied more than 100,000 protesters is nowhere to be seen.
2017/10/24 |
Operating on the Edge: Huge Pressure on Taiwan's Power Supply
Concern is growing as to whether Taiwan can meet its objectives to both eliminate nuclear power and greatly cut carbon emissions by 2025. The reliance on nuclear has already fallen sharply, as several reactors that had to be temporarily shut down have not been brought back online. In the meantime, increased generation from coal-fired plants is taking up most of the slack. Due to regulatory and environmental obstacles, solar and wind projects are behind schedule.
2017/04/08 |
Will the Silent Comeback of Coal Threaten Japan’s Climate Goals?
Japan’s energy debate demonstrates that phasing out coal from the electricity mix and replacing it with renewable alternatives can be a political challenge.
2017/01/11 |
Japan's Energy Policy Needs Overhaul
The government’s long-standing claim to the cost advantage of nuclear power over other energy sources must be reassessed and the energy policy should be reviewed.
2016/12/23 |
Review the Failure of Japan's Monju Project
The Japanese government should conduct a thorough examination of why the Monju project ended in failure and hold open discussion on whether the nuclear fuel cycle is still a feasible option for the country.
2016/11/17 |
A Questionable Nuclear Deal Between Japan and India
Doubts persist though the accord says the cooperation will be restricted to peaceful purposes.