Communist Party of Swaziland: "Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te is unwelcome"

The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) notes the recent police raids orchestrated by a Taiwanese security team in Swaziland. This action is viewed as a display of colonial power by the Taiwan separatist administration.

A team of approximately 30 security personnel entered Swaziland earlier this month. This team is reportedly an advance group preparing for the visit of Lai Ching-te, the so-called president of Taiwan, who is set to celebrate 40 years of Mswati's dictatorship in Swaziland in end April 2026.

The team has conducted raids and set-ups in areas slated for the president's visit, focusing on projects that align with Taiwan's colonial interests and strategic objectives. Castle Hotel has been identified as a secondary base for a contingency unit to react in case emergency rescue is required for Mr Lai who is not welcome by the oppressed people of Swaziland. Historically, this hotel has been associated with Mswati’s personal escapades, including the controversial acquisition from its previous owner after Mswati refused to pay over 3 years bills after it was occupied by one of his wives. The services of the hotel have ever been a ‘safe-haven’, offering illegal hospitality to Mswati and his close associates accustomed to unpopular habits.

The raids (moping) were executed under the command of the Taiwan ambassador to Swaziland, who is not new to commanding specialised police operations in Swaziland that protect Taiwan's interests in the country. The CPS denounces these actions as a continuation of colonial practices, asserting that Taiwan's unregulated involvement in Swaziland is indicative of their role as a colonial power. They run their affairs the same way colonial mustered did in colonial countries majority in Africa.

The CPS is urging for effective coordination of the Lai Ching-te NOT WELCOME to Swaziland call. We urge active participation from all organizations and sections within the pro-democracy movement to join this call for action.

The Lai Chang-te/Mswati alliance is an obstacle to democratic aspirations of our people, and contributing to the plunder of national resources and perpetuating poverty and underdevelopment in Swaziland. The struggle for democracy remains a priority, and the CPS calls for unity against Taiwan interference in our affairs.

NO to Lai Ching-te visit
No to Taiwan separatist
No to Colonialism
Down with celebrations of dynasty
Forward to Democracy
Forward to National Sovereignty