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Taiwan raids plastic bag suppliers over alleged war-linked hoarding

By Yonnex Li ( April 1, 2026, 07:53 GMT | Insight) -- Taiwan authorities have raided plastic bag manufacturers and distributors across the island as part of a crackdown on suspected hoarding and price manipulation linked to Middle East conflicts. The geopolitical tensions have also affected Hong Kong, where rising oil prices have driven a surge in illegal mobile refueling, prompting the local antitrust regulator to intervene.Taiwan authorities have raided plastic bag manufacturers and distributors across the island as part of a crackdown on suspected hoarding and price manipulation linked to Middle East conflicts....

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