Vol 67 No 9 | ESWATINICHINATAIWAN Failure to launch 1st May 2026 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s last-minute cancellation of his trip to Eswatini last week was an embarrassing setback and further evidence of Taipei being outmanoeuvred by China. Lai accused...
DISPATCHES Vol 67 No 2 | ETHIOPIALESOTHOSOMALIATANZANIACHINA Foreign Minister Wang Yi pushes soft power on annual swing through Africa 12th January 2026 Beijing’s diplomatic campaign capitalises on fresh US-Africa tensions in new year Against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia was the key target for the regional tour by China’s Foreign Minister... READ FOR FREE