Taiwan's President Cites China in Canceled Eswatini Visit
Lai Ching-te's planned trip to Eswatini was called off after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar withdrew overflight permissions, which he attributes to Chinese influence.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has canceled his trip to Eswatini, citing the revocation of overflight permissions by Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar as the reason.
The cancellation has raised concerns regarding China's influence in the region, as Lai suggested that these decisions were influenced by Beijing.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, particularly in the context of Taiwan's international engagements.
Updates
Update at 20:04 UTC on 2026-05-03
AP News reported Taiwan’s president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance AP News.
Sources: AP News