Forum Focuses on Energy Resilience Under Chinese Pressure

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German energy policy experts and US defense experts have gathered in Taipei to discuss how Taiwan needs to prepare for a potential Chinese blockade that cuts off its energy supply.

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00:00Is Taiwan energy resilient?

00:03A forum in Taipei welcomed German energy policy experts and U.S. defense experts

00:07to discuss weaknesses in the national grid as it faces threats from China.

00:12Of course, nuclear energy is more independent than fossil fuels

00:16for exactly the reason you mentioned.

00:18In the long run, however, you still depend on the suppliers for the nuclear material.

00:24So you gain some independence because you don't need regular supplies,

00:29but the best solution would still be betting on renewable energies.

00:34The panel said a complete phase-out of fossil fuel is needed for Taiwan to survive longer

00:39if a Chinese blockade cuts off its energy supply.

00:42But expert added that it's up to Taiwan's people to decide

00:45if it should bring back nuclear power or invest in renewable energy.

00:50Besides choosing energy sources that would better secure its power supply,

00:53the country also needs to be ready to accept help from other nations.

00:56I fully expect this country, probably led by the United States,

01:03to organize escort convoy to break the blockade

01:08and force China to decide do you want war

01:12or do you allow this convoy to go through.

01:15When they offload the ships, offload the LNG and oil,

01:21and if there isn't a plan to organize it, to receive it, to distribute it,

01:28then it's not helping the people of Taiwan.

01:32Taiwan shut down its last nuclear power plant in May

01:35and voted to stay nuclear-free after a referendum in August.

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