Eswatini Taiwan Relations: How One Small Kingdom Stood Up to China

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te successfully landed in Eswatini on May 2–3, 2026, defying intense Chinese pressure that had forced a cancellation of the original trip. The visit has put Eswatini Taiwan relations under a global spotlight, revealing how geopolitics, loyalty, and economic threats collide in Africa’s last pro-Taiwan nation. Background: Why Eswatini Matters to Taiwan […]
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