Despite the imports of Taiwan to Russian aggression in Ukraine and sanctions introduced by Moscow, it is written.
Dependence on Russian oil additionally exposes Taiwan to potential pressures of China, which could disrupt the supply. Beijing, which he considers the self-governing island by part of his territory, although he never controlled him, sustains close relations with Moscow, and he could rely on Russian support to suspend the Taiwan’s oil delivery. Petroleum is the key to the raw material for the Petrochemical industry, which produces materials necessary for the production of electronic components and semicondiconductors – industry that are the foundation of the Taiwan economy.
According to the report, which was published by the Helsinki Center for Energy and Črea (Crea), Taiwan was from the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022. spent more than $ 4.9 billion on the purchase of Russian oil. In the first half of 2025. Taiwan bound 1.9 million tons of Russian oil, and the average value of imports increased almost six times in relation to the level of 2022. years.
Puma Shen, the Prophet ruled the Democratic Progressive Party, said Taiwanese dependence on Russian energy “is a threat to national security”, especially in the context of the Strategic Alliance of Russia and China.
After the Russian invasion, Taiwan joined Western sanctions against Moscow, but – unlike the European Union and the United States of America – did not restrict the import of Russian fossil fuels. The Taiwanese Ministry of Economy said the state firms stopped procurement of raw Russian oil in 2023. years.
“As international sanctions continue to expand, the Ministry will be further reviewed by existing controls and cooperate with domestic companies to ensure compliance,” said in the announcement.
The report comes at the moment when US President Donald Trump boasts pressure on countries that continue to buy Russian oil – and in August, Washington introduced customs india due to continuing imports.
Although the Taiwanese state oil and gas company cpc has stopped importing Russian oil in June 2024. years, the second big oil giant, Formosa Petrochemical, sharply increased their imports. The company owned by the company is increased by the share of Russian oil with 9% before the invasion of 90% during the first six months of 2025. Years.
From Formos Petrochemical, the CNN stated that the import of Russian oil would act about 85% of their total imports this year, and that it “reflects global market circumstances, not the internal procurement strategy.” They emphasized that they ask that all deliveries are in line with international sanctions.
“If the international rules are further honored, or if our government introduces new prohibitions, the company will be immediately aligned,” they added.
Hsin Hsuan Sun, one of the authors of the report, called on the government and companies to establish clear plans for the gradual abolition of the import of Russian energy.
“Taiwan cannot afford ignoring sanctions and risks that brings growth dependence on Russian foosilic fuels. Taiwan should not finance the Kremlin Machinery”, Locking Locks.
(Vijesti.ba)
