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Lin Chia-lung (pictured), an "atypical minister" with no background in the diplomatic corps, has elevated two previously sidelined offices within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs into key strategic hubs. (Photo by Ke Cheng-hui)

Behind the Scenes: How Lin Chia-lung Is Rewriting Taiwan's Diplomatic Playbook

President Lai Ching-te (left) successfully completed his state visit, embracing King Mswati III of Eswatini (right) after the two nations signed a joint communiqué. (Photo provided by the Presidential Office)

Behind the Scenes: How Lai Ching-te Broke Through to Eswatini — With One Company's Help

President Lai Ching-te and his national security team hold a video conference during his visit to Eswatini. (Photo: Office of the President)

Opinion | Eyes on the Horizon: Will Paraguay's Visit Trigger Another PLA Drill?

Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te boards the Eswatini royal aircraft once again, completing a nearly 16-hour flight over the southern Indian Ocean before landing at Taoyuan International Airport under Taiwan Air Force escort on the morning of the 5th. (File

China Tried to Ground Taiwan's President. He Made It Home.

A red carpet welcome Beijing tried to prevent. President Lai Ching-te walks alongside King Mswati III at a formal reception in Eswatini, May 2, 2026. (Photo: @ChingteLai / X)

Blocked, Rerouted, Arrived: Taiwan's President Reaches Africa Despite Beijing

National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Chao-hsieh (right) and Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Meng-an hold a press conference to explain the suspension of President Lai's overseas visit. Wu stated that Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagasc

Opinion|Why Beijing Weaponized Airspace to Block President Lai’s Africa Trip

President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Taiwan's African ally Eswatini was abruptly cancelled, fueling speculation over the real reasons behind the collapse. Reports have emerged that Lai may have had a surprise move planned on the African continent — o

The Somaliland Gambit: How One Secret Plan Shut Africa's Door on Taiwan

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit was held at the Great Hall of the People on September 4, 2024, where Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide 360 billion yuan in financial support to Africa over the next

China’s $13.8M Seychelles Deal Signals Its Biggest Africa Trade Push Yet

On the eve of President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Eswatini, the trip was abruptly postponed. Since taking office, Lai has been unable to transit through the continental United States and now cannot even arrange a direct flight to one of Taiwan's Afr

Taiwan's President Can't Get Out — So Why Is Beijing Rolling Out the Welcome Mat?

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) explained that President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) had been scheduled to depart on the morning of the 22nd to visit Eswatini, Taiwan's sole remaining ally in Africa. The trip was regrettably called off after several countries

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry Fought Until the Last Minute — But China Still Killed Lai's Africa Trip

A post circulating on domestic online forums reprinted a report from 'Swaziland News' alleging that Taiwan's Ambassador to Eswatini, Liang Hung-sheng (梁洪昇), was involved in corruption. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a formal rebuttal. (Fi

Taiwan Slams China-Funded Media for Fake Corruption Smear on Eswatini Ambassador