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Date: 2018/09/05
By: International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT)
Photo Credit: Reuters / TPG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said it is monitoring ties with eSwatini and will continue to provide assistance to strengthen diplomatic relations with the African country.
The statement comes as China’s leadership is hosting a two-day forum with African Leaders and business representatives in Beijing.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, China’s President Xi Jinping announced Beijing will invest more than US$60 billion (NT$1.845 trillion) in Africa over the next three years and cancel debt from the least developed countries that have relations with Beijing.
eSwatini was not invited to the forum due to its having diplomatic ties with Taiwan. However, MoFA officials said there is concern that China’s offer could put pressure on eSwatini to switch recognition. [FULL STORY]
