Taiwan commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Climate law paves way for fees charged to high greenhouse gas emitters

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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

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.

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