TAIPEI (TVBS News) — New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih reaffirmed his support for restarting all four nuclear power plants in Taiwan on Monday (July 3) during an exclusive interview with the TVBS Situation Room.
Speaking to host Chao Shao-kang, Hou emphasized the necessity of thorough inspections by experts before restarting any nuclear power plants.
He expressed his support for nuclear-generated energy and clarified his stance. The Kuomintang (KMT) presidential hopeful pointed to Japan and South Korea's utilization of nuclear power plants as clean energy sources.
"Nuclear power is definitely one of my options because we need to take a pragmatic approach to our energy policies," explained Hou.
While emphasizing the importance of careful inspections, he maintained an optimistic outlook on resuming the use of nuclear power plants if he is elected president in 2024.
