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Originally published by Nation Newstop
June 18, 2026
6h ago
Bowing to pressure from China? Kenya deports Taiwanese scientist

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenya of bowing to pressure from Beijing...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya has deported a scientist from Taiwan, reaffirming its adherence to the one-China policy after the scientist reportedly arrived with an invalid passport. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenya of bowing to pressure from Beijing.
- Kenya’s one-China policy dates back 54 years, formally recognizing Beijing as the government of China.
- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei explained the deportation was due to a system error in issuing an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for a passport Kenya no longer recognizes.
- This incident highlights Kenya's tightening restrictions on Taiwanese identities amid significant diplomatic and economic incentives from China.
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