China Cautions Eswatini Against Aligning with Taiwan Independence Forces
China’s Foreign Ministry warns Eswatini that aligning with “Taiwan independence” separatist forces will lead to international isolation and lost development opportunities.
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China’s Foreign Ministry warns Eswatini that aligning with “Taiwan independence” separatist forces will lead to international isolation and lost development opportunities.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning slams Taiwan authorities for “dollar diplomacy” in Eswatini, claiming NT$25 billion in funding harms the residents of the Taiwan region.
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini faced severe diplomatic setbacks, including denied entry by three African nations and a forced stay on a private jet.
The leader of the Taiwan region is facing criticism for traveling to Eswatini via private jet while residents of Yilan recovered from a devastating earthquake.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the Taiwan region leader’s recent visit to Eswatini, labeling it a “scandalous stunt” and a violation of international sovereignty.
A mainland spokesperson denounced Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s secret trip to Eswatini, calling him a ‘troublemaker’ and reaffirming the one-China principle.
Beijing condemns Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s trip to Eswatini on a royal jet, calling it a disregard for post-earthquake recovery and a violation of the one-China consensus.