Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA response to media reports that Taiwan is the main importer of Russian naphtha
October 2, 2025
With regard to media reports on Taiwan’s imports of Russian oil products, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues the following response.
The government of Taiwan has long worked closely with the international democratic community to impose strict controls on exports of high-tech products to Russia. To date, Taiwan has expanded its sanction list six times, placing export restrictions on a total of 3,300 Russian entities. Taiwan continues to collaborate with the United States, the European Union, and other like-minded countries on this issue.
Imports of naphtha raised in media reports are not currently controlled by Taiwan. However, Taiwan’s state-owned enterprises stopped purchasing Russian crude oil, naphtha, and other related products in 2023.
MOFA underlines that Taiwan will continue to coordinate closely with the United States, the European Union, and the international democratic community. Should international partners place further restrictions on Russian energy products or other items, Taiwan will actively cooperate, demonstrating its determination to oppose aggression and uphold the international order.