TaiwanPlus Newsletter: The latest in Taiwan’s news, shows, and more
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Taiwan's Nuclear Power Referendum and Final Recall Votes |
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By Devin Tsai, Ryan Wu and Tiffany Wong, August 23 |
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Taiwan’s referendum on restarting a nuclear power station did not reach the five million votes needed to pass, although support was nearly three times higher than opposition. The result led the government to propose a review of its strict anti-nuclear policy. On the same day, voters also chose to keep the final seven KMT legislators in office after recall votes.
On the same day as the nuclear referendum, the final seven KMT legislators also survived recall votes.
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by Hank Hsu and Irene Lin August 24
The Issue of Nuclear Waste
After the referendum on restarting nuclear power failed, official and civil nuclear watchers are raising awareness about existing issues of where and how to store highly radioactive spent fuel rods.
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by Zoom In Zoom Out August 20
An Inside Look at Taiwan and Singapore's Cooperation
In part one of this special episode of "Zoom In Zoom Out" reporting from Singapore, TaiwanPlus speaks with Taiwan's Envoy to Singapore, Tung Chen-yuan, to get an inside look at Taiwan and Singapore's ties.
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by Patrick Chen & John Van Trieste August 21 |
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HSR Extension to Yilan Passes Review |
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An extension of the high-speed rail line from Taipei's Nangang Station to Yilan in northeastern Taiwan has passed an environmental review, but opinions about the project are mixed and obstacles remain.
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Taiwan Wins First Little League World Series Title in 29 Years
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Taiwan's Cabinet Proposes 2026 Budget With Defense Spending Over 3% of GDP
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Taiwan Talks: Chinese Ships Collide Chasing Philippine Ship Amid Marcos Taiwan Row
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Connected: Big Tech Has Embraced Nuclear Energy, Now There's a Global Revival
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Why do Taiwan's Garbage Trucks Play Beethoven's "Für Elise" and Polish "Maiden's Prayer?"
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The Taipei Tonight Show
In this episode of "The Taipei Tonight Show" with Dennis Nieh, we welcome “Zero Day Attack” lead actor Janet Hsieh and showrunner Hsin-Mei Cheng to talk about the filmmaking process and survival skills.
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Botanical Wonders
“Botanical Wonders” is an exploration of the unique flora of Taiwan. Join our hosts, celebrity chef and plant enthusiast Jason Wang and biologist Trevor Padgett, as they explore the unique plants Taiwan has to offer. Each episode focuses on a specific plant species native to Taiwan, exploring the habitats and uses.
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Mission: Net Zero
Set in the world’s high-stakes epicenter of semiconductors and AI, "Mission: Net Zero" follows Taiwan’s daring effort to reshape a once-notorious coal power plant into a model of clean energy innovation. By 2050, the nation aims to erase its carbon footprint—but can it succeed when its future in global technology hangs in the balance?
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Port of Lies
Set in the northern port-town of Keelung, "Port of Lies" is an award-winning drama that sees an Indigenous Taiwanese lawyer take up a case defending an Indonesian fishing worker accused of committing a murder in his own community.
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Unique Stays
The National Museum of Biology and Aquarium lets you spend a night under the sea. By day the museum boasts a variety of exhibits like Baluga whales Angel and Jimbo. By night the museum turns the tank into a sleeping area complete with pillows, padding, and duvets to keep you warm.
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