Asia View: Taiwan’s President reaches Eswatini after China-linked travel hurdles

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Asia View: Taiwan’s President reaches Eswatini after China-linked travel hurdles

Issued on: 04/05/2026 - 11:01

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In our Asia View segment, FRANCE 24 correspondent Yena Lee takes a look at the latest stories behind the headlines from China and beyond. This week, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in the African nation of Eswatini, days after his government was forced to postpone the trip when several countries reportedly withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories under pressure from China.

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