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China-Taiwan diplomatic competition over Eswatini
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 26
AUG 26 · Day 1
China advises citizens to leave Eswatini over security risks
China's ministry cited cyber fraud and criminal activities associated with gambling as security concerns.
China's foreign ministry has told its citizens to leave Eswatini over security risks.
The 40 Chinese nationals were first arrested in March during raids on alleged illegal online gambling centres in Mbabane and surrounding areas.