Beijing Orders Its Citizens Out Of Taiwan's Last African Ally
China's foreign ministry and its South Africa embassy call Eswatini's security climate extremely high risk, citing rampant cybercrime and gambling.
- Notice issued August 25, 2026, by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its South Africa missions.
- Advisory calls conditions 'extremely high risk,' citing rampant cybercrime and illegal online gambling.
- Citizens already there are told to evacuate or relocate to South Africa now.
Why it matters: Eswatini is Africa's last government that still recognizes Taipei, not Beijing, a fact this safety notice never states.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Service (cs.mfa.gov.cn) safety notice ↗ · Aug 26, 20268/26/26