Taiwan is "very open” to using new nuclear technology to meet surging demand from chipmakers devouring electricity in the artificial intelligence 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.
"We hope that Taiwan can also catch up with global trends and new nuclear technologies,” he said on Thursday, while also reiterating his view that "Taiwan will have no issues with power supply for industries before 2030.”
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