"Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Eswatini was canceled after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits for his aircraft due to intense pressure from China."
"Lai stated that China's suppressive actions demonstrate the threat authoritarian states pose to international order, peace, and stability, asserting Taiwan's determination to engage with the world."
"Seychelles' foreign affairs ministry confirmed that the Taiwanese president's plane was not granted clearance for overflight or landing, in line with their policy of not recognizing Taiwan's sovereignty."
Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, canceled his trip to Eswatini after several countries revoked overflight permits for his aircraft due to pressure from China. Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar unilaterally denied flight clearance, citing a policy of not recognizing Taiwan's sovereignty. Lai stated that China's actions reflect the threat posed by authoritarian states to international order. He emphasized Taiwan's determination to engage globally and contribute to the international community despite such suppression. China's foreign ministry did not comment on the situation, while the Taiwanese government condemned the coercive measures.
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