William Lai
Taiwan’s President William Lai arrived in eSwatini on Saturday—its sole remaining diplomatic ally in Africa—via a revised flight route after an earlier attempt was postponed when Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar cancelled overflight permissions amid alleged Chinese pressure. Beijing labelled the visit a political ‘stunt’.
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Xintian village in Fujian, ancestral home of Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te, has become a symbol in Beijing’s efforts to strengthen historical and religious ties across the Taiwan Strait. Visitor numbers have surged following a popular live stream, and local authorities are promoting it as a cross-strait cultural exchange hub. The clan association secretary urged Lai to contribute to national reunification.