"Taiwanese people are people of the world; Taiwanese people have the right to engage with the world. The fact that this trip was obstructed at one point only made the world see Taiwan's people's firm determination and will to engage with the world."
"Lai had to take a winding route to Eswatini after three close allies of China denied overflight permission to his aircraft following what his government said was intense pressure from Beijing."
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te emphasized the island's right to engage with the world upon returning from Eswatini. His trip faced challenges as three allies of China denied overflight permission due to pressure from Beijing. Lai's visit was originally planned for April but was delayed. He stated that Taiwan will not retreat from international engagement and highlighted the determination of the Taiwanese people. Eswatini remains one of Taiwan's few formal diplomatic allies.
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