Mainland China says Taiwan can ease Iran energy supply anxiety with peaceful reunification

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Phoebe ZhangMarch 18, 2026 at 09:34 AM
Mainland China says Taiwan can ease Iran energy supply anxiety with peaceful reunification

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In March 2026, Beijing stated that peaceful reunification with mainland China would resolve Taiwan's energy supply concerns stemming from Middle East hostilities. Chen Binhua, spokesman for Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, asserted that removing barriers between the two sides would ensure resource flow, including a stable and abundant power supply from the mainland. He claimed this would address Taiwan's shortages of electricity, natural gas, and crude oil, providing access to cheaper and more reliable energy. This statement is part of a broader effort by Beijing to highlight the economic benefits Taiwan would gain from reunification. While Beijing views Taiwan as part of China, most countries do not recognize Taiwan as independent, and the US opposes forceful reunification.

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