Academicjobs.com posted on 23 April 2026 an article titled "China-Taiwan Tensions Escalate: African Airspace Denials Force President's Africa Trip Cancellation."
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was set to attend the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession to the throne in Eswatini. The president cancelled the visit at the last minute when Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permission for the presidential aircraft.
Taipei charged that Beijing pressured the three countries to revoke the overflight permission. Beijing did not acknowledge any role but praised the action of the three countries. The United States condemned China's intimidation campaign.
