Taiwan President Cannot Fly to Eswatini
Introduction
President Lai Ching-te wanted to visit Eswatini. He cannot go now. Three countries in Africa said his plane cannot fly over their land.
Main Body
Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar stopped the plane. This is the first time a Taiwan president cancelled a trip for this reason. Taiwan says China told these countries to stop the plane. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung went to Eswatini instead. He said Taiwan is still a friend to Eswatini. President Lai sent a video to the King of Eswatini. He said Taiwan is a free country. China says they did not force the African countries. China says Taiwan is part of China. Many other countries like the USA and Germany are worried. They say planes should fly for safety, not for politics.
Conclusion
Taiwan wants to keep its friends. China wants other countries to stop Taiwan.