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Taiwan nuclear referendum fails to meet legal threshold, but president signals openness to future use
Published on: Aug. 23, 2025, 9:25 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Taiwan’s referendum on reopening its last nuclear power plant failed to meet the legal threshold, despite majority support from voters. President Lai Ching-te acknowledged public demand for reliable energy and said the island may reconsider advanced nuclear technology in the future if safety standards improve.