"The actual reason was intense pressure exerted by Chinese authorities, including economic coercion. Using coercive means to force a third country to change its sovereign decisions not only undermines aviation safety and violates relevant international norms and practices, it also constitutes a blatant interference in another country's internal affairs."
"Eswatini remains Taiwan's only ally in Africa after Burkina Faso switched its allegiance to Beijing in 2018. China has spent decades developing influence in Africa with its Belt and Road scheme and other investment initiatives."
"Last year, despite Washington ostensibly supporting Taiwan, US President Donald Trump would not let the Taiwanese leader transit through New York in order to reach Latin America."
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned trip to Africa after China pressured Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to deny his flight access. The Presidential Office Secretary-General stated that this pressure included economic coercion and undermined aviation safety. Madagascar officials indicated their recognition of only one China. Lai was set to attend the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession in Eswatini, Taiwan's only ally in Africa. The US also restricted Lai's movement previously, despite its support for Taiwan.
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