Reported about 1 year ago
In recent years, Japan has been actively developing its semiconductor industry which requires a large amount of energy. To secure cheap and stable power supply, the government has restarted nuclear power plants closed after the 2011 earthquake and plans for new-generation nuclear reactors. Despite greater future electricity needs compared to Japan, Taiwan's energy policy is hindered by the ruling party's ideology, potentially obstructing industrial development. Japan, heavily reliant on nuclear power pre-2011, experienced a severe energy gap after the Fukushima nuclear accident, prompting a strict review system and partial reactor restarts. While Japan has embraced nuclear energy as part of its industry and energy transformation, Taiwan remains steadfast in its anti-nuclear stance, a decision that may impede carbon reduction goals, hinder industry growth, and potentially lead to power shortages, impacting economic development and causing companies to relocate overseas.
Source: YAHOO