TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te returned home on May 5 after a state visit to Eswatini, vowing that the island nation would not be deterred by external pressure.
Lai made the remarks at a press conference at Taoyuan International Airport, with Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla by his side. His trip has drawn international attention after it was abruptly canceled in late April amid Chinese interference, only to be rescheduled for May 2 despite significant logistical and diplomatic hurdles.
“The external pressure this trip temporarily experienced has, on the contrary, allowed the international community to see Taiwan’s firm determination and strong will to engage with the world,” Lai said, according to a translation provided by the presidential office….
Taiwanese President Returns From Eswatini Trip Amid China’s Interference
