Dossier
Justin Tkatchenko
Coverage of Justin Tkatchenko in the Nexus archive.
- PNG’s closure of Taiwan trade office signals expanded economic ties with China
Papua New Guinea (PNG) closed Taiwan’s trade office in Port Moresby, aligning with its One-China Policy and signaling potential economic expansion with China. The move, explained as unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle, prompted Taiwan to halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot purchases, while Beijing pledged to increase LNG imports from PNG.
- Taiwan reviews Papua New Guinea LNG imports after economic office’s forced closure
Taiwan is reviewing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Papua New Guinea following the closure of Taipei’s unofficial representative office. Papua New Guinea stated the move reflects its commitment to the one-China policy ahead of its 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Beijing.