Taipei Times
Date: Feb 04, 2020
By: Staff writer, with CNA
Eswatini remains a staunch ally despite China’s political and economic pressure, the Ministry of
Ambassador to Eswatini Jeremy Liang, front row fourth left, and other Taiwanese dressed in traditional Swazi clothing pose for photographers during a visit to the nation in December 2018.
Photo: Screen grab from Twitter\
“Eswatini has reiterated its firm intentions to deepen its diplomatic relations with Taiwan, even in the face of pressure from China,” ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou (歐江安) said in a statement.
The ministry wishes to express its “sincere appreciation and highest respect” to Eswatini for standing up to China’s efforts at suppression, she said, adding that Beijing was “rudely interfering in the economic activities of another nation.”
The Times of Swaziland reported late last month that an undated statement reportedly issued by the Chinese embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, said that visa applications by Swazi citizens would be processed only at that embassy. [FULL STORY]
