Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te starts Eswatini visit; China labels him a ‘rat’
President Lai Ching‑te began a diplomatic trip to Eswatini, maintaining a defiant stance despite harsh remarks from China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, which called him “a rat scurrying across the street.” The visit underscores ongoing cross‑strait tensions. Reported on May 3, 2026.
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