Foreign Leaders Pan China's African Airspace Manipulation – April 22, 2026
Taiwanese officials say China is behind three African countries blocking airspace clearance for Taiwan President Lai Ching-te ahead of a visit to Taiwan ally Eswatini. NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren speaks with Taiwanese university students about his journeys in space. And Taiwan is developing a low-cost attack drone, but does it have enough funding? Plus: - Taiwan Talks Exclusive: Kjell Lindgren talks about life, challenges and wonder from his time working on the international space station. - Is China able to keep blocking Taiwan's visits to its allies? National Cheng Chi University professor Yen Chen-sheng tells us why China's influence may actually be limited. - Not long ago, Thailand banned burning fields to clear the way for new crop sowing, but while the practice is still widespread, a new way of breaking down hardy stalks is taking root.
