"Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini to affirm the longstanding friendship, stating, 'Taiwan will never be deterred by external pressures.'"
"Lai's visit was made possible through careful planning by his diplomatic and national security teams, aiming to strengthen ties in various sectors."
"China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Lai's visit as a 'laughable stunt' and reiterated that 'nothing will ever change the fact that Taiwan is part of China.'"
President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan visited Eswatini, affirming the longstanding friendship between the two nations. The trip was initially postponed due to pressure from China, which denied influencing the flight permissions of other countries. Lai emphasized that Taiwan would not be deterred by external pressures and aimed to enhance economic, agricultural, cultural, and educational ties with Eswatini. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the visit, calling it a 'laughable stunt' and reaffirming its stance that Taiwan is part of China.
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