China-Eswatini Diplomatic Tension: China has ordered its citizens to evacuate Eswatini, warning of “rampant” cyber fraud and illegal gambling risks tied to consular concerns over the kingdom’s Taiwan ties. Government Pushback: Eswatini says the advisory is unsupported, pointing to a law-enforcement operation targeting suspected cyber-criminal activity involving foreign nationals, and insists Chinese and other residents remain protected under the Constitution. Regional Security Leadership: King Mswati III says SADC structures will drive efforts to resolve Madagascar’s political crisis as Eswatini leads the SADC Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. Bilateral Cooperation (Taiwan): PM Russell Dlamini met Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Taipei, reaffirming cooperation in health, education, skills, agriculture, digital transformation, and renewable energy. Research & Education Governance: Eswatini is operationalising its National Research Council through a capacity workshop, with Namibia pledging support; meanwhile, a Schools Cultural Villages governing committee is set to expand culture hubs in schools. Local Economy & Finance: Government says it still needs to raise about E1.5bn this financial year amid concerns growth is not reaching ordinary households. Sports: Silver Strikers Ladies booked CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA semis after beating Nsingizini Hotspurs 5-1.