Taiwan’s President Lai to Visit Eswatini, Last African Ally

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 13

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini from April 22 to 26, marking his first overseas trip since 2024.
The visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s coronation and his birthday, with Lai traveling via direct flight.
Eswatini is Taiwan’s last diplomatic ally in Africa, highlighting the island’s shrinking number of formal international partnerships.

How does Eswatini's controversial human rights record impact Taiwan's "aid diplomacy" and international standing?

How will President Trump's rescheduled Beijing visit influence U.S. "One China" policy and cross-Strait stability?

Will Lai's direct flight to Eswatini truly deter China's escalating military and diplomatic pressure?

Can Taiwan's semiconductor dominance protect its security amidst internal political gridlock and external threats?

Could Taiwan's domestic political crisis undermine its defense capabilities and U.S. confidence?

What are the long-term implications of China's "paralysis strategy" for Taiwan's energy security and global trade?