Climate ChangeTaiwan commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Climate law paves way for fees charged to high greenhouse gas emitters
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday signed a major climate change law that introduces a net-zero carbon target for 2050 and a carbon fee system for large emitters. © Reuters
THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer
February 15, 2023 17:30 JST
TAIPEI -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday signed a major climate change law that introduces a net-zero carbon target for 2050 and a carbon fee system for large emitters, a move that will make Taiwan a key player in Asia's climate policy.