Nuclear reactor to close as planned despite law change: President Lai

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Wednesday that the operation of Taiwan's last operating nuclear reactor cannot be extended or restarted without a "substantive review," despite an amendment passed Tuesday allowing nuclear facilities to extend their operating lifespan by 20 years.

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