The Taiwanese government plans to urge domestic companies to restrict the import of oil and petroleum products from Russia in line with sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union, reports Baltimore Chronicle citing RBC-Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan responded to recent media reports suggesting that the island had become a key importer of Russian energy resources. Officials clarified that the import of the Russian petrochemical raw materials mentioned in the publications does not currently fall under existing restrictions introduced by the Taiwanese authorities. However, they emphasized that all state-owned enterprises in Taiwan have ceased purchasing Russian crude oil and related products since 2023.
The ministry stressed that the government will continue close coordination with the United States, the EU, and other democratic nations to ensure compliance with anti-Russian sanctions. It added that if international allies adopt further measures against Russian energy resources or other goods, Taiwan is prepared to actively cooperate, underlining its firm commitment to countering aggression and safeguarding the international order.
Diplomats also noted that, as international sanctions evolve, the ministry will further examine additional restrictive measures and communicate with local manufacturers to ensure their compliance.
The foreign ministry recalled that since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan has enforced strict export controls on advanced technologies to Russia. At present, more than 3,300 Russian enterprises remain on Taiwan’s blacklist, making cooperation with them prohibited.
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