Politics

Tensions in Both Taiwan and Eswatini a Major Threat to their Fledging Diplomatic Relationship

eSwatini's continued diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) have become an issue that has drawn attention both locally and internationally. This is particularly because Eswatini is now the only remaining country diplomatically linked to Taiwan in the continent of Africa. To many, Eswatini stands to lose out to China’s grand development programme, on the other hand, there is also the belief that Taiwan is a long-time friend that cannot be abandoned at will...

Hou You-yi Emphasizes Opposition to Both “One Country, Two Systems”, Taiwanese Independence

In comments made earlier this week, New Taipei mayor Hou You-yi expressed opposition to both Taiwanese independence and Beijing’s “One Country, Two Systems.” This is among the clearest articulation of a cross-strait stance by the New Taipei mayor to date, with Hou angling for the presidential nomination of the KMT. Otherwise, Hou committed to the defense of the ROC, which includes Matsu, Kinmen, and Penghu...