Thulisile Dladla

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserted Tuesday that the democratic island has the "right to engage with the world" after returning from Africa, accusing China of pressuring nations to block his travel and opposing Taiwan's international participation.

President Lai and King Mswati reaffirmed diplomatic ties during Lai's visit to Eswatini.

Taiwan's president defends state visits as a "basic right" after a surprise trip to Africa.

Taiwan's president says state visits are a basic right after a trip to Eswatini that China allegedly tried to block.