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Mideast war fuels disinformation about Taiwan's gas supply
Authorities confirm Taiwan has sufficient LNG reserves and contingency plans for March and April despite disinformation claiming imminent shortages amid Middle East tensions.
- Taiwan is facing a wave of online disinformation claiming gas supplies will soon be depleted due to the Mideast war, a narrative officials say could cause panic and undermine confidence in the government.
- False social media posts on platforms like Douyin claim Taiwan will run out of LNG within 11 days due to Iran's restrictions on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Ministry of Economic Affairs said 22 LNG vessels would pass through the Strait of Hormuz in March and April, with any shortfall covered by "emergency procurement or expedited delivery."
- Deputy Economy Minister Ho Chin-tsang refuted the claims in Parliament as "cognitive warfare," while Beijing promoted its offer for "peaceful reunification" as a path to energy security.
- Security officials are monitoring fuel-related disinformation spread by Taiwanese collaborators, while experts warn Taiwan's relatively low LNG capacity compared to other Asian countries could make such narratives gain traction.
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AlKhaleej TodayIs Taiwan running out of gas? The truth behind the viral 11-day LNG scare
Disinformation targets Taiwan — China-based accounts are falsely claiming Taiwan will run out of LNG within 11 days, aiming to erode public confidence in the government.Officials...
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Mideast war fuels disinformation about Taiwan's gas supply
Taiwan has been targeted by a wave of online disinformation claiming the self-ruled island's gas supplies will soon be completely depleted due to disruptions from the Middle East war -- a narrative officials say could cause panic and undermine confidence…
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