Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/11/27
By: Ku Chuan and Ko Lin
Taipei, Nov. 27 (CNA) Taiwan will no longer aim to become nuclear- free by 2025,
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following the result of the recent referendum related to nuclear power, Cabinet spokeswoman Kolas Yotaka said Tuesday.
Last Saturday, Taiwanese voted in 10 referendums alongside local government elections, including one that pertained to the abolishment of nuclear energy-based power-generating facilities by 2025.
The referendum result showed that 59.5 percent of the nearly 10 million who voted are against abolishing nuclear power, according to Central Election Commission (CEC) figures.
The Executive Yuan respects the result and will work with relevant ministries to re-evaluate the country’s energy policies, Kolas said. [FULL STORY]