China slams African nation over Taiwan leader’s visit

Eswatini has pushed back after Beijing accused some of its politicians of being “kept and fed” by Taipei

China has condemned Eswatini for hosting Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, accusing the southern African kingdom of giving a platform to “Taiwan independence,” in an escalating diplomatic row.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Wednesday that Beijing opposes Eswatini’s decision to receive Lai, who arrived in...