Article #7424

The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip Source The Guardian - World News
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Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission

Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip to Eswatini, the democratic island’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, after his government said several countries had revoked overflight permits because of “intense pressure” from China.

Lai was to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/21/taiwan-president-blames-china-cancel-eswatini-revoke-flight Published At 2026-04-21 14:22:29 (9 hours ago)
Created At 2026-04-21 14:38:20 Updated At 2026-04-21 14:38:20