China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
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China is steadily increasing investment and exposure in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, despite most countries treating the Taliban government as a pariah. China has appointed a new ambassador to Kabul and the Taliban government's envoy to Beijing presented his credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping. China's approach allows it to maintain relations without breaking ranks with the rest of the world. China is interested in Afghanistan's untapped mineral resources and sees it as a market for Chinese goods. China is also investing in infrastructure projects, such as a road connecting Badakhshan to the Chinese border. The security of China's investments in Afghanistan is crucial, and Beijing is urging the Taliban to improve security. China is also delivering humanitarian aid and there is a "Chinatown" in Kabul where cheap Chinese products are sold. Afghanistan could be integrated into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
#China #Afghanistan #Taliban #Diplomacy #Investment #MineralResources #Trade #Infrastructure #Security #BeltAndRoadInitiative
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