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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.
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