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Last update: 7 hours agoChina-Taiwan Tension: China’s FM Wang Yi praised Seychelles for revoking Lai Ching-te’s outbound flight permits, framing it as a clear one-China stance during talks with Barry Faure in Beijing. Diplomatic Calendar: Faure’s official China visit (May 18–19) is now confirmed, keeping Seychelles in the middle of Beijing’s Taiwan pressure campaign. Aviation & Connectivity: Qatar Airways says it will expand African routes, including restarting four weekly flights to Seychelles from June 16, while Tanzania’s Air Tanzania gets major funding and plans new international links that keep the Indian Ocean travel web busy. Blue Economy & Tourism: Seychelles is still pushing its “second life” reef plan after intentionally sinking the decommissioned Coast Guard patrol vessel PS Topaz to boost marine biodiversity and diving tourism. Governance & Oversight: Seychelles is listed among SADC delegates for a regional public accounts workshop in Namibia focused on transparency and anti-corruption. Culture: Seychelles’ creative links also surfaced through international arts recognition tied to the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, with a Seychelles contemporary artist among laureates.
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