Event Brief
Taiwan President Lai reaches Eswatini after travel hurdles
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini after his trip was postponed due to travel permission withdrawals.
WHO: Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Lai Ching-te arrives in Eswatini after a postponed trip
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
WHERE: Eswatini
WHY: The trip was postponed after several countries withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories under pressure from China.
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