Amid rising concerns over Taiwan's energy vulnerability due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday that the mainland is willing to provide Taiwan compatriots with stable and reliable energy and resource support.

Addressing a news conference, Chen Binhua, spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan and the mainland would achieve full connectivity after peaceful reunification, helping address electricity, natural gas and crude oil shortages and providing a reliable guarantee for the island's energy and resource security.

His remarks are in response to growing concerns across Taiwan over energy reserves and supply stability. The island relies heavily on imported energy, with a significant portion of its crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that has been largely disrupted following recent United States-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Highlighting the mainland's energy capacity, Chen said it has built the world's largest clean power supply system, with total electricity consumption surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2025.

"This abundant electricity is sufficient to meet the power needs of Taiwan businesses and would also allow millions of households on the island to avoid the inconveniences and concerns of summer power shortages and rationing," he said.

"We are willing to provide Taiwan compatriots with stable and reliable energy and resource security, enabling them to enjoy a better quality of life," he added.

Reports have also pointed to potential disruptions to Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing supply chain if power supplies are affected.

On Saturday, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te said the island's oil and natural gas supplies would remain unaffected in the coming months, urging industry stakeholders not to worry.

According to analysts, Taiwan's LNG reserves could sustain about 11 days of consumption, prompting efforts to increase imports from the US and Australia.

Chen also criticized the Democratic Progressive Party authorities for what he described as their indifference toward Taiwan residents stranded in the Middle East as a result of the conflict. Last week, with assistance from the Chinese consulate general in Istanbul, 93 Taiwan residents stranded in the region were returned to Taiwan via a transit stop in Shanghai. The DPP authorities, however, suggested the operation might be part of the mainland's "cognitive warfare".

"The DPP authorities have repeatedly slandered the mainland's care and protection of Taiwan compatriots, which is shameless," Chen said. "It is clear who truly cares for Taiwan compatriots and shields them from hardship."

Amid speculation that the ongoing Middle East conflict could provide a "window of opportunity" for the mainland to take action against Taiwan, Chen reiterated that the Taiwan question remains an internal affair and a core national interest that allows no external interference.

"No individual or force should underestimate our firm determination, resolute will and strong capability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity," he said.

lishangyi@chinadaily.com.cn