Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has launched autonomous safety inspections for the planned restart of its second and third nuclear power plants, targeting submission of formal reactivation plans by March 2026, as Taiwan grapples with rising electricity demand from AI data centers and mounting net-zero carbon commitments.

Taiwan’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector—dominated by the semiconductor industry and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)—accounted for 65.2% of Taiwan’s exports in 2024. This share is projected to rise to roughly 74% in 2025, reflecting the island’s unique position in global industrial competition and underscoring profound implications for the country’s future industrial trajectory.

Taiwan’s finance minister and central bank governor have welcomed the US promise to extend most-favored-nation treatment under Section 232 tariffs, calling it a strong endorsement of Taiwan’s industries in the trade negotiations between the two countries.