Taiwan’s quietly pausing on-the-spot LNG purchases from Papua New Guinea in a diplomatic stand-off sparked by PNG’s decision to shut down Taiwan’s de-facto embassy — a move Beijing backed and Taipei fiercely protested. Rather than canceling their long-term contract, Taiwan is using this pause as a calibrated signal of displeasure, avoiding full rupture while still asserting its position. Experts say PNG won’t feel a major financial blow, especially amid global energy volatility. Taiwan’s representatives remain in PNG, and while aid cuts are hinted at, no action has been taken yet — a calculated move to remind PNG of its economic leverage while managing regional tensions.
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