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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned Eswatini visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked overflight permission. Lai and Taiwanese officials attributed the decisions to Chinese economic pressure, including threats involving sanctions and debt relief.

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Lai canceled Eswatini trip after overflight permissions were withdrawn

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned Eswatini visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked overflight permission. Lai and Taiwanese officials attributed the decisions to Chinese economic pressure, including threats involving sanctions and debt relief.

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  1. Lai canceled Eswatini trip after overflight permissions were withdrawn

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    Lai blamed China, saying that "the actual reason [for the revocation of flight permits] was intense pressure exerted by Chinese authorities, including economic coercion."

    Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned Eswatini visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked overflight permission. Lai and Taiwanese officials attributed the decisions to Chinese economic pressure, including threats involving sanctions and debt relief.

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