China Orders Citizens Out of Eswatini, Citing Crime and Cyber Fraud

China on August 26, 2026 urged all citizens to leave Eswatini, citing rampant cyber fraud and gambling-linked crime. Those staying were warned consular assistance could be delayed. Eswatini is Africa's last country recognizing Taiwan diplomatically, and Beijing has escalated pressure for months, including tariff exclusion — essentially cutting Eswatini from trade preferences to push it toward Beijing.