The Fourth Nuclear Power Plant referendum issue in Taiwan
By Michael Turton Jul 01, 2013
Back in February the news broke that the Ma Administration had decided to allow a public referendum on the controversial Fourth Nuclear Plant, a contentious political issue for the better part of two decades in Taiwan. The news stunned the nation.
The Fourth Nuclear Power Plant under construction southeast of Taipei. Pic: Michael Turton.
Political observers, including many from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), currently the opposition party, were quick to point out the absurdity of the government’s position.
