Summary of Taiwan’s Thwarted Nuclear Weapons Program Explained

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While Taiwan unsuccessfully attempted to develop nuclear weapons in the past, it has since shifted its focus to renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The country's nuclear weapons program was ultimately ended due to pressure from the United States, embarrassment from a CIA informant, and a diplomatic agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

• 00:00:00 Taiwan unsuccessfully attempted to develop nuclear weapons from the late 1950s to the late 1990s. Pressure from the United States, the public embarrassment that followed from a CIA informant, and the fall out from a United States and Taiwan diplomatic agreement to end the nuclear program ultimately led to its closure.
• 00:05:00 Taiwan's nuclear weapons program was unsuccessful, and the country has since shifted its focus to renewable energy and artificial intelligence.