President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday called on Taiwanese across the political divide to unite in defense of national sovereignty and dignity, after Beijing allegedly forced the cancelation of his state visit to Eswatini.

A new firm set for development and operational facility for a biomass pellet plant in Eswatini has been established. This follows an approval by the Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC), as part of its merger decisions for the quarter ended March 2026.

China praised the island nations of the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar after they denied President Lai Ching-te permission to fly over their territories.

Even before President Lai’s Eswatini visit was canceled, labor rights lawsuits, abuse allegations, and free speech concerns were bubbling under the surface.

This video explores how Eswatini remains a sovereign country despite being surrounded by South Africa. It examines the nation’s political structure, economic connections, and regional diplomacy. The discussion highlights how geography shapes its development while maintaining independence,