Protest

12
May 2025
4:53 UTC

Taiwan Tactical: Anti-nuclear protest slated at Jinan Road in Taipei from 18:30 (local time) on May 12; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • The environmental Earth Citizen Foundation group will protest at Jinan Road in Taipei from 18:30 (local time) on May 12. 
  • The gathering will be held against the government’s proposed decision to restart a nuclear plant and denounce the administration’s nuclear and environmental policies.  

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast: 

The attendance at the slated protest is likely to range in the high dozens to low hundreds, based on the social media traction pertaining to the event, coupled with the resonance of the issue among environmental activists in Taipei. The authorities will bolster security measures along Jinan Road as part of a standard security protocol. These will include the erection of barricades and the deployment of police personnel to monitor the proceedings. The demonstration is anticipated to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of Jinan Road due to the expected turnout and associated security measures during the protest hours on May 12.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Taipei on May 12 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Jinan Road due to the slated protest.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Taipei, Taiwan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation:

  • The environmental Earth Citizen Foundation group will protest at Jinan Road in Taipei from 18:30 (local time) on May 12. 
  • The gathering will be held against the government’s proposed decision to restart a nuclear plant and denounce the administration’s nuclear and environmental policies.  

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast: 

The attendance at the slated protest is likely to range in the high dozens to low hundreds, based on the social media traction pertaining to the event, coupled with the resonance of the issue among environmental activists in Taipei. The authorities will bolster security measures along Jinan Road as part of a standard security protocol. These will include the erection of barricades and the deployment of police personnel to monitor the proceedings. The demonstration is anticipated to transpire peacefully, based on precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of Jinan Road due to the expected turnout and associated security measures during the protest hours on May 12.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Taipei on May 12 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Jinan Road due to the slated protest.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Taipei, Taiwan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible