Taiwan’s president cancels his landmark Africa trip
In this picture taken on January 13, 2024, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gestures as he attends a rally following the victory in the presidential elections, in Taipei.
Eswatini one of only 12 countries to recognise Taiwan
China claims Taiwan as its own territory
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft to fly over their territories.
The small southern African nation of Eswatini is one of only 12 countries to retain formal ties with Chinese-claimed Taiwan. Lai was due to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession.
