Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan has the “right to engage with the world,” following his return from a trip to Africa. The visit comes after Taipei accused Beijing of seeking to disrupt the travel, including by pressuring countries in the region that were involved in the itinerary. According to Taiwan, China applied “intense pressure” on Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to revoke overflight permits for Lai’s original trip, which was intended to include a stop in Eswatini between April 22 and 26. Taiwan has described Eswatini as its only ally in Africa. Both outlets note that China opposes Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and broader exchanges, asserting that Taiwan is part of China. Lai’s comments are framed as a response to the disruptions and are intended to emphasize Taiwan’s international engagement. The reports describe the dispute as part of ongoing cross-strait tensions, with Taiwan characterizing Beijing’s actions as interference in its diplomatic and travel activities.
Lai Ching-te says Taiwan has right to engage globally after Africa trip
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan has the “right to engage with the world,” following his return from a trip to Africa. The visit comes after Taipei accused Beijing of seeking to disrupt th...
- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan has the right to “engage with the world.”
- Lai returns from an Africa trip that Taiwan says was disrupted by pressure from China.
- Taiwan alleges China applied “intense pressure” to revoke overflight permits for Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar.
- Taiwan says the overflight permit revocations affected an itinerary that was set to include Eswatini (scheduled April 22–26).
- China says Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes Taiwan’s international participation and exchanges.
TAIPEI — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday the democratic island has the “right to engage with the world”, after he returned from a trip to Africa that Taipei has accused Beijing of trying to derail. Taiwan said China applied “intense pressure” to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke overflight permits for Lai’s original trip to Eswatini — Taipei’s only ally in Africa — which had been scheduled for April 22-26. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes the self-governed island’s participation in international organisations and exchanges with other countries. READ: Taiwan leader makes delayed visit to Eswatini […]...Keep on reading: Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'
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