Taiwan Signals Openness to Nuclear Power Amid Surging AI Demand

Taiwan is “very open” to using new nuclear technology to meet surging demand from chipmakers devouring electricity in the AI boom, according to Premier Cho Jung-tai — one of the strongest signs yet that the government is rethinking its opposition to reactors.

“As long as there is a consensus within Taiwan on nuclear safety and a good direction and guarantees for handling nuclear waste, with this strong consensus, we can have a public discussion,” Cho said in an interview with Bloomberg News.

Cho Jung-tai

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“We hope that Taiwan can also catch up with global trends and new nuclear technologies,” Cho said ...