Mideast war fuels false claims Taiwan's gas supplies will run out
Officials warn a wave of online disinformation is falsely claiming Taiwan’s gas supplies will be exhausted because of disruptions tied to the Middle East war, a narrative that could spark panic and erode public confidence.
Taiwan has been targeted by a wave of online disinformation asserting the self-ruled island’s gas supplies will soon be completely depleted due to disruptions from the Middle East war. Officials say the narrative is false and warn it could cause panic and undermine public confidence in energy security.