Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te cancelled a trip to Eswatini on 21 April 2026, shortly before departure. Taiwan blamed Chinese pressure and 'coercion' for the decision.

According to Chinese state outlet Global Times, three African countries revoked flight permits without prior warning. Taiwan described the cancellation as forced, and a Japanese newspaper described it as an unusual postponement of the visit.