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China Expands Taiwan Patrols; Taipei Tests Energy Resilience

7/26/2026

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China’s ships expanded patrols around Taiwan, prompting Taipei officials to test supply-resilience plans.
Taiwan, which imports about 95 percent of its energy as fossil fuels, is evaluating gas-storage terminals, stockpiles and a possible nuclear revival.
Four officials said Taiwan held wargames on a siege and will drill ship-escort and supply-distribution operations.
Beijing announced coast-guard patrols east of Taiwan, the zone where Taiwan would likely seek U.S. and allied aid if attacked.

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Story summary

China’s ships expanded patrols around Taiwan, prompting Taipei officials to test supply-resilience plans.
Taiwan, which imports about 95 percent of its energy as fossil fuels, is evaluating gas-storage terminals, stockpiles and a possible nuclear revival.
Four officials said Taiwan held wargames on a siege and will drill ship-escort and supply-distribution operations.
Beijing announced coast-guard patrols east of Taiwan, the zone where Taiwan would likely seek U.S. and allied aid if attacked.