China says it is willing to expand LNG imports from Papua New Guinea after Taiwan office closure
UNG•China said it is willing to expand liquefied natural gas imports from Papua New Guinea and deepen economic and trade cooperation after Taiwan said it would close its representative office in the country and stop buying its LNG.
1. China offers deeper ties
China said it was willing to expand LNG imports from Papua New Guinea and deepen economic and trade cooperation. The comments followed Taiwan’s announcement that it would close its representative office in PNG and stop buying LNG from the country, citing Chinese pressure.
2. Office closure decision
China welcomed Papua New Guinea’s decision to close the Taipei office, saying it underscored international support for the one-China principle. PNG’s foreign ministry said on November 6 it had issued a departure notification to the Representative of the Taiwan Economic and Trade Office in Port Moresby.
