The United States accused China of pressuring African nations to block a planned visit by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, following the revocation of several overflight permits. Beijing denied these claims while stating high appreciation for the involved countries.

The United States on Wednesday accused China of pressuring African nations to block a planned visit by Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, after several countries revoked overflight permits. Beijing denied the claims while expressing "high appreciation" for the states in question as tensions over Taiwan’s international engagement continue to heighten.