The Diplomat published on 12 September 2024 an analysis titled "China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan's Lone Partner in Africa" by Shannon Tiezzi.
Eswatini is the only country in Africa that recognizes Taipei. Recent growing economic ties between China and Eswatini have renewed speculation that the two countries might establish diplomatic relations. This is, however, a decision in the hands of King Mswati III and there is no indication he is prepared to switch from Taipei to Beijing.
The Taipei Times published on 12 September 2024 an article titled "Eswatini 'Quietly Warming' to China: Report" by Jonathan Chin.
This report contains similar information but quotes an Eswatini government representative who denies that the Kingdom is about to begin a dialogue for switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.
