Event Brief
Taiwan president defiant as he begins Eswatini trip
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson attacked Lai Ching-te’s conduct as he began a trip to Eswatini.
WHO: China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson
WHAT: China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson called Lai Ching-te a 'rat' and said ridicule would follow.
WHEN: May 03, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: China reacted to Lai Ching-te’s trip to Eswatini.
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