TaiwanPlus News – News at 18:00, November 12, 2024
Taiwan's energy needs may render the government's "nuclear-free homeland" policy unfeasible as officials rethink the practicality of nuclear power. Leaders from around the world are addressing climate change at the U.N.'s annual climate summit, COP29. And lawyers are protesting proposed judicial reforms that could hobble Taiwan's high court. Also: - China launches live-fire military drills around Taiwan's Matsu Island, with 20 aircraft entering Taiwan's ADIZ. - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly taps S. Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security, Florida Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and Florida Representative Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor. - An analyst says President Lai's administration will have to proceed with caution in dealing with incoming U.S. President Trump. - Peru beefs up security in its capital Lima ahead of the APEC summit, while some citizen groups plan public demonstrations.
