KMT's Li Calls for Voter Support for Nuclear Energy Ahead of Referendum

Taiwan's upcoming November 28 referendum on repealing the "nuclear-free homeland" policy has become one of this year's major political focal points. In an effort to sway voter intentions, the Kuomintang (KMT) recently released its third promotional video, featuring Taipei City Councilor candidate Li Ming-hsuan as its spokesperson. Centered on the theme that "nuclear power is the most stable energy source," the video urges the public to vote in favor of the measure so that nuclear power can once again become a vital option for Taiwan's energy supply. This move represents not only a direct intervention in the referendum's outcome, but also a strategic effort by the KMT to reshape its image on energy issues and consolidate its voter base.

The KMT has long maintained that nuclear energy is a critical component of Taiwan's energy structure. In the video, Li pointed out that nuclear power offers irreplaceable advantages in terms of generation stability, low carbon emissions, and addressing climate change. She urged the public to pay attention to energy policy, emphasizing that "nuclear power is an important option for ensuring a stable electricity supply in Taiwan." This stance stands in stark contrast to the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) pursuit of a "nuclear-free homeland," where the former advocates an accelerated revival of nuclear energy while the latter calls for its complete phase-out. Released on the eve of the referendum, the video is intended to accelerate voter sentiment and bolster the KMT's political leverage on energy issues.

Taiwan's energy structure has long relied primarily on nuclear power, thermal power, and renewable