US accuses China of 'intimidation campaign' to block Taiwan president’s Africa trip
Summary
The United States accused China of pressuring several African countries to block Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te from traveling to Eswatini by revoking air travel permits. China denied these claims and praised the countries for supporting its "one-China" policy, which sees Taiwan as part of China.Key Facts
- Taiwan’s President Lai planned a trip to Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa.
- Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits for Lai’s charter flight without prior notice.
- The U.S. said China pressured these countries to block Lai’s travel as part of an "intimidation campaign."
- China insists that Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes Taiwan’s international diplomatic activities.
- China praised the African countries for supporting the "one-China" principle.
- Taiwan’s foreign ministry and officials said China used economic pressure to stop the trip.
- The U.S. supports Taiwan’s security but does not officially recognize Taiwan as a country.
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet China’s President Xi Jinping next month amid rising tensions.
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