Tsai’s administration could be said to have handed in “a blank examination paper,” as it has only made a new trade agreement with Eswatini, while the KMT previously secured more trade deals, he said. In June last year, Taiwan and Eswatini signed an economic cooperation agreement (ECA), which came into force in December last year. Eswatini promotes e-commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, so it can give Taiwanese businesses access to the African market, it said. Taiwan and Eswatini have had ties for 51 years, while the ally has repeatedly voiced support for Taiwan at global events, the ministry said, calling the ally a valuable and sincere friend. Eswatini Ambassador to Taiwan Thamie Dlamini yesterday issued a statement, saying that through a very vibrant ECA, bilateral trade has improved.

Source: Taipei Times December 21, 2019 15:56 UTC