Taiwan Reconsiders Nuclear Power as Energy Chokepoints Become a Cross-Strait Pressure Point
According to the source, disruptions and anxieties tied to the Strait of Hormuz have sharpened Taiwan’s focus on energy security, exposing vulnerabilities in a gas-heavy power mix that underpins semiconductor output. President Lai’s move to pursue nuclear reactor restarts appears aimed at medium-term resilience and international signaling, even as timelines and waste constraints limit near-term impact.