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China Issues Security Advisory Instructing Citizens to Depart Eswatini
Just the facts
The Chinese government issued an official travel advisory advising its citizens to depart Eswatini, citing heightened security concerns. Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, maintains formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan and serves as Taiwan's sole official diplomatic partner on the African continent. Chinese foreign ministry officials warned citizens against traveling to Eswatini and urged current residents to make departure plans. The advisory reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between Beijing and foreign governments that maintain formal ties with Taiwan.
Why this is news
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China issued a security advisory instructing Chinese citizens to leave Eswatini due to reported security risks across the country.
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