Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party & Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's ruling party, views Taiwan as a sovereign country and opposes Beijing's claims. Its attempts to pass a special defense budget have been stalled by the opposition-controlled parliament.

Tsai Ing-wen: Tsai Ing-wen, as the former president from the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, rejected Beijing's claims to Taiwan in 2016, leading to China severing high-level contact with Taiwan.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, led by Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te, advocates for Taiwan's functional independence, which has heightened tensions with China.

Tsai Ing-wen: Tsai Ing-wen's election as President of Taiwan in 2016, representing the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, contributed to rising tensions with China.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: China's foreign ministry referred to Lai Ching-te's party, the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, in its criticism of his visit.

Tsai Ing-wen: Tsai Ing-wen, former President of Taiwan, visited Eswatini in 2023, highlighting the historical diplomatic ties between the two nations.