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President Lai completes Africa visit that defied Beijing
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned from Eswatini on Tuesday after using the African kingdom’s royal jet to bypass China’s flight permit cancellations.2026/05/05 11:35 -

Taiwan ties fake Eswatini scandal to pro-China outlet
Taiwan security agencies link a disinformation campaign targeting President Lai Ching-te’s Africa visit to pro-China media using offshore proxy servers.2026/04/21 17:55 -

Lai to visit Eswatini, Taiwan ally and absolute monarchy
President Lai Ching-te flies directly to Eswatini April 22-26, avoiding Middle East airspace. Taiwan’s sole African ally hosts King Mswati III’s 40th jubilee.2026/04/13 14:06 -

Taiwan considers chip export ban over South Africa row
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to South Africa’s renaming of diplomatic offices, considering semiconductor export restrictions. Taiwan urges talks on the 1997 agreement.2025/07/29 16:58 -

Taiwan resists South Africa’s demand to relocate office
Taiwan faces diplomatic challenges in South Africa as officials push to move its office from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Taiwan’s foreign minister affirms the office’s normal operations and stresses the importance of upholding existing agreements.2025/05/16 15:00 -

Taiwan’s Pretoria office remains open despite deadline
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms its Pretoria office remains open despite South Africa’s relocation demand. Ongoing talks address legal framework changes.2025/04/01 14:00 -

Taiwan seeks talks as South Africa demands office move
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs faces a March 31 deadline to relocate its office in South Africa. Negotiations are ongoing as Taiwan seeks to discuss the agreement’s details.2025/03/25 15:34 -

Taiwan protests South Africa’s office name change
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs protests South Africa’s demand to relocate its office, citing a breach of the 1997 agreement. Tensions rise over the one-China policy.2025/03/17 10:00 -

Taiwan rejects South Africa’s demand to vacate office
Taiwan rejects South Africa’s demand to vacate its Pretoria office by March, citing a breach of agreements. Ongoing negotiations face challenges amid geopolitical tensions.2025/02/04 14:15 -

South Africa open to talks on Taiwan office move
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports South Africa is open to talks on future relations. This follows a request for Taiwan’s office to move from Pretoria.2024/10/29 13:25 -

Taiwan forms task force over South Africa office demand
Taiwan forms a task force to address South Africa’s demand to relocate its representative office by Oct. 30. Foreign Minister Lin calls for dialogue to resolve the issue.2024/10/21 10:02 -

Cho praises diplomatic staff amid South Africa tensions
Premier Cho Jung-tai stresses support for Taiwan’s diplomats amid South Africa’s demand to relocate its office. Taiwan vows to defend its sovereignty.2024/10/18 11:14 -

Taiwan, Africa strengthen ties with agriculture training
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education is advancing agricultural expertise among African professionals through the African Elite Program at NPUST, benefiting participants from eight countries.2024/07/08 15:11 -

President Tsai likely to visit Eswatini in September
President Tsai Ing-wen is reportedly visiting Taiwan’s only ally in Africa, Eswatini, in late September, marking her second voyage to the African ally during her tenure.2023/08/23 15:05



