Taiwan President arrives in Eswatini

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he had arrived in Eswatini ​in southern Africa on Saturday, having ‌blamed China for the forced cancellation of a prior trip.

Lai made the comment in a ​Facebook post having not previously ​announced he was making another attempt ⁠to go after the government in ​April accused China of pressuring three ​African states to block overflight permission for the president.

"Although we are a few days late, ​the people of Eswatini have still ​given us the warmest and most enthusiastic welcome," ‌Lai ⁠said in his post.

Taiwan said last month the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for its ​presidential aircraft ​to cross ⁠airspace they manage on a planned trip to Eswatini, ​one of Taiwan's 12 diplomatic ​allies.

"Eswatini ⁠has stood firm against various diplomatic and economic pressures, speaking out for Taiwan’s ⁠international ​place through concrete actions," ​Lai added.

-Reuters