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China tells citizens to leave Taiwan-allied Eswatini
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BEIJING — China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African nation that is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes the self-governed island's attempts at international exchange. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te traveled to Eswatini in May, with…
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- Why it matters
- Chinese nationals in Eswatini face immediate personal risk from unspecified security threats, forcing them to abandon residency and business there.
- Most affected
- Chinese citizens currently in Eswatini — Must evacuate immediately due to stated security risks.
Chinese businesses operating in Eswatini — Staff departures and operations disrupted by mandatory evacuation order. - Likely next
- Whether the stated security risks materialize, escalate, or are clarified; whether other nations issue similar warnings for their citizens in Eswatini.