Diplomatic Skies: China's Praise for Overflight Denials

The Chinese government on Wednesday applauded several nations for denying the aircraft of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te the right to overfly their territories, underscoring that China considers the one-China principle as fundamental in international relations.

During a standard news briefing in Beijing, a representative from China's Taiwan Affairs Office commended these countries for their stance and adherence to the one-China policy.

This development followed President Lai's announcement on Tuesday about canceling his visit to Eswatini, attributing the decision to China's alleged influence over Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to block his flight's path.