Taiwan's president cancels Africa visit and accuses China of pressure
AP News
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Taiwan’s president has postponed a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories.
His office said Tuesday that Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar canceled the permits due to pressure from China.
President Lai Ching-te was set to visit Eswatini, Taiwan’s last diplomatic ally in Africa, this week.
China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province and prohibits countries it has diplomatic relations with from maintaining formal ties with Taipei.
Over the past few years, Beijing has intensified efforts to poach Taiwan’s diplomatic allies.
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