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Taiwan Referendum to Restart Ma'anshan Nuclear Plant Fails to Meet Quorum

President Lai says nuclear safety must be resolved through scientific review rather than a single vote.

In Taiwan ist das Referendum über die Wiederinbetriebnahme des Atomkraftwerks Ma'anshan gescheitert. Bei der Abstimmung votierten rund 4,3 Millionen Menschen mit Ja und 1,5 Millionen mit Nein. Nötig gewesen wären mindestens fünf Millionen Ja-Stimmen.
Menschen auf einem Strand, im Hintergrund das Atomkraftwerk Maanshan

Overview

  • The proposal drew about 4.3 million yes votes and 1.5 million no votes, short of the five million yes votes required to pass.
  • Ma'anshan remains offline after being shut in May when its operating license expired.
  • The ruling DPP rejects a restart without firm safety assurances and a plan for storing spent nuclear fuel.
  • The opposition KMT supports bringing the plant back online, saying it is needed to safeguard energy security.
  • Low turnout left a pro-restart majority insufficient, as rising Chinese military activity has heightened public focus on reliable power.