Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip
TAIPEI, April 21 - Taiwan said on Tuesday it had cancelled President Lai Ching-te's trip to Eswatini this week, accusing China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft to overfly their territories.
Taiwan President cancels Africa trip
- Taiwanese leader Lai postpones Africa trip after 3 nations revoke overflight permission South China Morning Post —
- Taiwan says Chinese pressure forces scrapping of president’s Africa trip Financial Times —
- Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure - Reuters Reuters —
- Taiwan leader postpones trip to Eswatini after overflight permits revoked The Straits Times —
- Taiwan's president cancels Africa visit and accuses China of pressure AP News —