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Japan Times TechPublished: Apr 22, 2026, 13:00 JST

Taiwan's president cancels state visit to Eswatini after China revokes overflight permits

Taiwan's president cancels state visit to Eswatini after China revokes overflight permits

President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan was scheduled to visit Eswatini from April 22–26 for King Mswati III's 40th accession anniversary, but the trip was postponed after China blocked the aircraft's passage through its airspace by revoking overflight permits.

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