Taiwan & Zambia

Taiwan: Taiwanese civil society participants were the subject of diplomatic pressure from the Government of China on the Government of Zambia, which led to the cancellation of RightsCon.

Zambia: The Government of Zambia postponed and effectively canceled RightsCon after receiving pressure from the Government of China regarding Taiwanese participants, citing 'diplomatic protocols' and 'administrative and security clearances'.

Taiwan: Taiwan faced a significant diplomatic setback with the cancellation of its President's trip to Eswatini due to Chinese pressure, underscoring its precarious international standing and the ongoing challenges to its sovereignty.

Zambia: Zambia was pressured by China to exclude Taiwanese activists from an international human rights conference, leading to its cancellation.

Taiwan: Taiwan's diplomatic ties with Eswatini led to Eswatini's exclusion from China's zero-tariff policy, demonstrating China's use of economic leverage in its 'One China' policy.

Zambia: Zambia is specifically mentioned as one of the 20 African countries that will benefit from the zero-tariff arrangement, allowing its goods to enter China duty-free.