The U.S. State Department affirmed Taiwan as a "trusted and capable" partner during President Lai Ching-te's surprise visit to Eswatini, highlighting the significance of Taiwan's global relationships amidst Chinese opposition and pressure against Taiwan's international presence. #Taiwan #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #TW #US #SZ #CN
Oil markets opened lower on Monday as investors reacted to U.S. President Trump's plans to assist ships in the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing tensions with Iran, with Brent crude down to $108.10 and WTI slightly lower at $101.65, while global stock markets showed mixed results influenced by strong tech earnings and uncertainties regarding oil prices driven by the Iran conflict. #OilMarket #MiddleEast #CrudePrices #US #IR #HK #CN #JP #AU #KR #TW #DE #EU