Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPSm1yTFdVY3dHd0JuVVBGOHoyUlltMENFblBHQ19uRmN3RFlZSEZDbC1aenBBUE1DQnZ2QW1xT0w1MzV6ajhTSlJyVmJQXzFNclFPdnU0WWpYMmpjMzJsMGVjOWhvNmNkcWdIdVFRRjBkU0l0SzUyRVh5dTRUd0lXSEpESXFYX3NYcGZ4ZWRYZFZ6ak9rdmJPSERtWHZ4dEY1N2pMcGpVWEtjbzJUVTZDYkFNVQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini for a surprise visit, asserting Taiwan's right to engage globally despite China's objections, which included labeling him a 'rat'.

President Lai Ching-te's unexpected visit to Eswatini underscores Taiwan's sovereignty, challenging China's stance that Taiwan is part of its territory and should not engage in state-to-state relations.

China condemned President Lai Ching-te's surprise visit to Eswatini, labeling him a 'rat' and criticizing Taiwan's engagement with the world despite Beijing's objections.

President Lai Ching-te's unannounced visit to Eswatini highlights Taiwan's determination to assert its sovereignty, despite China's disapproval and labeling him a 'rat'.

President Lai Ching-te's arrival in Eswatini, despite China's objections, underscores Taiwan's assertion of its right to engage globally, with China labeling him a 'rat'.

President Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini, emphasizing Taiwan's sovereignty amid China's condemnation.

President Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini, emphasizing Taiwan's sovereignty amid China's condemnation.

President Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini, asserting Taiwan's sovereignty amid China's condemnation.

President Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini, emphasizing Taiwan's right to engage with the world, as China criticizes his visit.