# Eswatini

A Last Bastion in Africa: Beijing Bristles as Taiwan’s Lai Visits Eswatini

China's Foreign Ministry has condemned a visit by Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te to Eswatini, labeling it a violation of historical trends. The diplomatic row emphasizes the strategic importance of Eswatini as Taiwan's final ally in Africa and Beijing's ongoing campaign to isolate the island.