Taiwan deepens ties with Eswatini as King Mswati III visits Taipei

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged greater Taiwanese investment in Eswatini during King Mswati III's visit, while the monarch backed Taipei's participation in international organizations. The visit underscores Taiwan's diplomatic strategy to solidify its sole African ally amid ongoing pressure from China. The outcome is uncertain, but the symbolism reinforces Taiwan's international engagement.