Taiwan Faces Energy Concerns As Oil Prices Surge - March 9, 2026
As global oil prices surge above US$100 per barrel amid the war in Iran, Taiwan is growing increasingly concerned about the security of its energy supply. Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader. And Beijing’s latest claims over Taiwan at China’s Two Sessions are drawing a sharp response from Taipei, as officials say Beijing is ignoring the reality of Taiwan’s existence. Plus: - Taiwan’s foreign minister meets with an Australian lawmaker in Sydney during a rare stopover, with both sides emphasizing democratic values and Indo-Pacific stability. - TaiwanPlus speaks with the former ambassador to Palau about Taiwan’s ties with Pacific Island nations and how to strengthen them. - Taiwan’s February exports reached nearly US$50 billion, a record for the month and more than 20% higher than a year earlier.
