Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip

Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip

Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan, despite China’s efforts to block the trip. Trade agreements were signed between Taipei and Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, which is the only African nation still under tariffs from Beijing.