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Aug 26, 2026 · Archive
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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