China’s Taiwan Affairs Office states that accusations by DPP authorities of economic coercion are unfounded, following the Taiwan president’s postponed Eswatini trip.

The China-Taiwan political tension remains elevated after the Taiwan Affairs Office dismissed accusations of economic coercion by the DPP-led administration, countering claims tied to disruptions in regional diplomatic engagements. The delayed trip by Taiwan’s president to Eswatini is being interpreted as a signal of Beijing’s continued use of diplomatic and economic leverage to isolate Taiwan internationally, affecting cross-strait risk perceptions. This dynamic influences investor sentiment toward Taiwan-sensitive assets, particularly in sectors exposed to cross-strait trade and technology supply chains, where geopolitical risk can trigger risk-off positioning. The transmission channel is primarily geopolitical risk repricing, affecting regional equity markets and Taiwan-related semiconductor and electronics firms. Traders will watch upcoming Chinese economic data and any official statements during regional diplomatic forums for signals of further escalation or de-escalation.

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