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China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'

China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'
BBC World Wednesday 26 August 2026, 12:17 UTC 1 min read
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Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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