Taiwan approves three referendums with pork, energy at top of list This content was published on May 14, 2021 - 09:47 May 14, 2021 - 09:47 TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's election commission approved on Friday the holding of three referendums in late August that could affect both the island's relations with the United States and its energy security if they are passed. Referendums have increasingly been used to resolve contentious issues such as same-sex marriage, though they need a turnout of at least 25% of some 19 million eligible voters to be valid, with a majority voting "yes" to get passed. "The Central Election Commission has deliberated on, and approved, three referendums," it said in a statement.