What Happened
Diplomatic Tensions Rise After Airspace Access Denied to Presidential Flight
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Eswatini on April 25, 2026, after President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit was cancelled due to the revocation of overflight permits by the Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Taiwan accusing China of pressuring the governments to withdraw the permits. The European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States have expressed concern over the revocations, which may have implications for international civil aviation. This development was first reported by AeroTime.