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Traditional welcome for Taiwan president as he visits Eswatini king

Taiwan president Lai Ching-te is welcomed by Eswatini King Mswati III with a military ceremony at Lozitha Palace where they take part in a signing ceremony, bolstering ties with one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies despite growing international pressure from China.

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Why the Taiwanese President’s ‘Arrive Then Announce’ Diplomacy Has Infuriated China

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Taiwan’s President Makes Surprise Trip to Eswatini

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What Eswatini risks by standing with Taiwan

5 May 2026 Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has finally visited Eswatini where his arrival had been expected since April.

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Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced

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Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini to boost diplomatic ties

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its few remaining diplomatic allies despite growing international pressure from China.

Taipei Times

IN FOCUS: Lai touches down in Eswatini via king's charter

President William Lai (賴清德), whose planned visit to Eswatini was previously postponed amid Chinese pressure, made a diplomatic breakthrough yesterday, arriving in the African kingdom for a state visit.

Taiwan News

40 officials from 12 African countries welcome Taiwan president’s Eswatini trip

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — More than 40 political figures from a dozen African countries have welcomed President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) upcoming visit to Eswatini, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry said Monday the support ...

WDSU

What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where the US sent 5 deportees

The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power.Eswatini says it is holding the men in correctional facilities until they ...

Taipei Times

Lai lands in Eswatini despite revoked flight permits

President Willaim Lai (賴清德) yesterday arrived in Eswatini, more than a week after his planned visit to Taiwan’s sole African ally was suspended because of revoked overflight permits. “The visit, originally scheduled for April 22,