Environment

Tuna Giant FCF in Hot Water Again Over Environmental and Human Rights Violations
Taiwanese fishing giant FCF continually disregards human rights and environmental concerns despite international agreements.

Taiwan Considers Joining Luzon Economic Corridor In The Philippines
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan is considering joining the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) project in the Philippines, a major commercial cooperation endeavor announced by the Philippines and Japan.

Feel the magic of space and let yourself be touched – we step into Chi Po-lin Museum
The exhibition of the Chi Po-lin Museum, “The City, The Flâneur,” explores the texture of cities “from a bird's-eye view”, narrating the beauty and sorrow of cities. The Chi Po-lin Museum was inaugurated in April 2019 and already hosted three exhibitions, “View Above Mountains,” “Above The Coast,” and “Reflection of Rivers” consecutively. They have accumulated nearly 60 thousand visits.

Taiwan Considers Building Green Power Plants Offshore
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs explores constructing offshore green power plants to meet growing energy demand and support industrial transition.

Taiwan’s Happy Fisherman Documents an Industry ‘in Decline’
Taiwan has shifted its focus towards the ocean in recent historical and political works, highlighting the efforts of successive governments to leverage trade networks and diasporic communities established by seafaring merchants.

Five Things You Should Know About “Motorbike Electrification” with the Advent of the New Motorbike Era
Taiwan, known as the “kingdom of motorbikes,” not only has a mature motorbike supply chain, but also is an important ICT industry export nation. However, the government resorted to “the coexistence and co-prosperity of gasoline & electric powered vehicles”. What are the blind spots of such a practice?

Could Lai Backpedal On Nuclear Policy?
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expresses uncertainty about decommissioning nuclear power plants by 2025, despite previous plans announced by Premier Cho Jung-tai. Lai emphasizes the need for discussions and a transition to sustainable energy practices, targeting 2050.

China: US Nuclear Weapons In South Korea Would Undermine Its Security
China opposes the deployment of nuclear weapons in South Korea, citing risks to regional security and stability.

Just Energy Transition In The Philippines Remains Bleak Under Marcos
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Germany and the Czech Republic in March yielded $4 billion in business investments, including renewable energy projects.