Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-12
A Cabinet spokesperson on Tuesday blamed China for recent poor air quality in Taiwan.
(CNA file photo)
Hsu Kuo-yung was speaking after Premier William Lai met with a number of mayors from central and southern Taiwan who are concerned by air pollution in their districts.
Hsu said the recent poor air quality was more to do with pollution drifting over from mainland China than with the Taichung Power Plant. The plant is the largest coal-fired power station in the world.
“In the winter the plant’s output is reduced to two-thirds capacity. So if our air quality is not good, it is not a lie to say what the cause is, namely pollution from mainland China. It is not to do with the Taichung Power Plant and it is a mistaken connection if we continually blame [the plant],” Hsu said.
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