China's pressure blocks President's trip, VP Hsiao: No one has the right to block us

(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 24th) President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Eswatini was blocked due to Chinese pressure. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated today that Taiwan has always encountered many setbacks internationally, but the efforts of the Taiwanese people to be friendly and make friends with the world will continue, and "no one has the right to block us."

President Lai was originally scheduled to visit the African ally Eswatini on the 22nd, but Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly revoked the special flight's clearance, causing the trip to be postponed. China's use of economic coercion to pressure third countries and block President Lai's trip has drawn attention.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, in an interview before attending the "Secutech 2026 27th Taipei International Security Technology Application Expo" this morning, said that Taiwan has consistently faced many setbacks internationally. However, the efforts of the Taiwanese people to be good to others and make friends with the world will continue. Everyone will continue to work together for Taiwan's diplomacy to connect with the world, and no one has the right to block Taiwan. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150424

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