Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
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It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini after a trip was postponed due to revoked flight permits, with Taiwan attributing the delay to Chinese pressure on African countries.
President Lai Ching-te's arrival in Eswatini follows a delayed trip due to revoked flight permits, with Taiwan blaming Chinese pressure on African countries.
President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini after an earlier trip was canceled when several countries revoked overflight permits, reportedly due to Chinese pressure.
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