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The Legislative Yuan has unanimously passed a resolution condemning what it
described as Beijing's efforts to obstruct President Lai Ching-te's planned
visit to Eswatini in April.

The resolution denounces China's alleged use of diplomatic and economic
pressure to persuade third countries to revoke flight clearances for Lai's
chartered aircraft.

Lawmakers said such actions endangered flight safety, violated international
norms and undermined Taiwan's right to engage with the international
community.

The measure was adopted without objection after being proposed by the ruling
Democratic Progressive Party and endorsed by the opposition Taiwan People's
Party.

Lai's original trip was canceled after several countries along the planned
flight route withdrew overflight permission.

However, he later traveled to Eswatini aboard the private aircraft of King
Mswati the Third and returned to Taiwan in early May.

(CNA_IG)