Taiwan President Lai Ching-te defied Beijing’s efforts to thwart his diplomatic outreach with a surprise visit to its sole African partner over the weekend. The way back may not be any easier.
China calls Taiwan president ‘a rat’ for evading flight ban
China has called Taiwan’s president a “rat” after he evaded Beijing’s attempts to thwart a visit to Africa. Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, made a surprise appearance in Eswatini over the weekend,
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Taiwan’s Lai defied China to reach Africa. Now he must get home
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te defied Beijing’s efforts to thwart his diplomatic outreach with a surprise visit to its sole African partner over the weekend. The way back may not be any easier.
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Taipei authorities are taking action to control a growing rat population following two hantavirus cases, one of which was fatal. Rodents have been spotted in broad daylight across street markets and ...
US calls Taiwan ‘trusted and capable partner’, praises its ties with Eswatini
TAIPEI, May 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan is a "trusted and capable" partner of the United States and Taipei's global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S. State ...
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Taiwan president defiant on visit to Eswatini; China calls him a ‘rat’
President Lai Ching-te Lai arrived in Eswatini, one of only 12 countries with formal ties with Taipei, on a trip neither government had announced beforehand.
Taiwan outfoxes China in test of wills over tiny African country
Leader scores a point in the battle for recognition, surfacing in Eswatini despite Beijing’s objections.
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Taiwan’s president lands in Eswatini, under China’s shadow
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure.
A rabbit park for Taipei? Perhaps
A person holds up a furry rabbit in New Taipei City in an undated photograph. Photo: Lin Hsiang-mei, Taipei Times While rabbits are not suited to typical parks with high noise, heavy foot traffic, or ...
Taipei smoke-free zone draws fire from irate smokers
The Taipei City Government yesterday defended policies around designated smoking areas in Ximending (西門町), after the limited access to the newly unveiled booths sparked an outcry among smokers. The ...
Taiwan’s leader in Eswatini after trip disrupted amid China pressure
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te unexpectedly visited diplomatic ally Eswatini on Saturday, announcing the trip on social media after his original journey was disrupted earlier amid Chinese pressure.
Taiwan’s Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.