China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'
Summary
China's government has warned its citizens to leave Eswatini, a country in Africa that supports Taiwan, due to safety concerns like cybercrime and illegal gambling. This advice came after some Chinese people were arrested in Eswatini, and China said those who stay may face serious risks and less help if needed.Key Facts
- China told its citizens to leave Eswatini because of high security risks, including cyber fraud and gambling crimes.
- China suggested relocating to safer nearby countries like South Africa.
- Eswatini is one of 12 countries globally, and the only one in Africa, that has official ties with Taiwan.
- Forty Chinese nationals were arrested in Eswatini last month during raids on illegal online gambling centers.
- Those 40 arrested were released by a court but then re-arrested, which lawyers said was unlawful.
- The Eswatini government has not responded publicly to the arrests or China's travel warning.
- China has pressured many countries to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan and suspended trade tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini.
- Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te postponed a trip to Eswatini in April due to travel restrictions influenced by China but visited secretly in May.
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