Overview
- On March 18, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua said Beijing would provide Taiwan with stable and reliable energy if it accepted peaceful reunification.
- Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claim, and President Lai Ching-te says supplies for March and April are secured with diversified sourcing.
- Taipei plans to increase U.S. liquefied natural gas imports starting in June as part of longer-term diversification away from heavy Middle East exposure.
- On March 19, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China is ready to coordinate with Southeast Asian countries on energy security and urged a halt to Middle East hostilities.
- Analysts warn Taiwan’s structural vulnerability persists, with high import dependence and roughly 11 days of gas reserves, while China has reportedly curbed fuel exports through March to safeguard domestic supply.