CommoditiesMedium•11 November 2026•
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China Pledges to Boost PNG LNG Imports Following Taiwan Exit
Key Facts
1China committed to increasing LNG imports from Papua New Guinea to offset the gap left by Taiwan's exit.
2The Chinese offer follows Taiwan's announcement to cease spot-market LNG purchases and close its representative office in Port Moresby.
China committed to increasing LNG imports from Papua New Guinea to offset the gap left by Taiwan's exit. Nikkei Asia reported that the Chinese offer follows Taiwan's announcement to cease spot-market LNG purchases and close its representative office in Port Moresby.
This move coincides with a significant expansion in Chinese trade activity, as data from November 10, 2026, showed China's annual imports grew by 41.6%, exceeding the forecasted 32%. China also recorded a trade balance surplus of $105.28 billion on the same date, reflecting continued growth in both exports and imports.