### [2026-06-16](/feed/2026/06/16/index.md)

##### China–Kenya relations
# Taiwan says the Kenyan foreign ministry revoked visas issued to Taiwanese scientists and prevented them from attending the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. China states that Kenya's actions are consistent with its adherence to the One China policy. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-says-its-delegates-have-been-barred-ocean-conference-kenya-2026-06-17/)

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