A major human rights conference, RightsCon, which was set to begin in Zambia, was abruptly canceled by the host country. Organizers claim they were informed that the cancellation was due to pressure from China, specifically because Taiwanese civil society participants were planning to attend. More than 2,500 people had visas and tickets for the annual gathering of digital rights and human rights advocates. The Zambian government, however, stated it was postponing the event because it needed more disclosure of "critical information." The cancellation has disrupted a global civic space and network, according to participants. This incident highlights China's ongoing efforts to exclude Taiwan from international events. Experts suggest China feels emboldened in its diplomatic pressure tactics, having recently influenced other countries to revoke airspace permissions for Taiwan's president and warned Canada against engagement with Taiwan.