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AI-generatedThe article covers a diplomatic visit by Taiwan's president to Eswatini, with China's opposition and overflight denials. No direct commercial mechanism, supply chain disruption, or commodity price impact is identified. The event is geopolitical and symbolic, with no concrete trade or investment channels mentioned.
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- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession.
- Taiwan said China forced three Indian Ocean countries to deny overflight permission for Lai's aircraft.
- China condemned Lai as a 'rat' and reiterated its view of Taiwan as part of China.
- Eswatini is one of only 12 countries with formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
- The article was published on 2026-05-03.