China Urges All Citizens to Leave Eswatini, Citing "Extremely High Security Risks"

China's foreign ministry on August 26, 2026 advised all Chinese citizens to leave Eswatini "as soon as possible," citing "rampant cyber fraud and criminal activities associated with gambling." Those who stay were warned that "the timeliness of assistance may be affected." Eswatini is Africa's only country maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan, following months of escalating Chinese pressure including tariff exclusion.