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China on Monday said it is willing to develop “friendly relations” with the Taliban after the extremist hardliners seized control …
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Beijing says it respects choices of Afghan people
China respects the choices of the Afghan people and hopes for a smooth transition in the Afghan situation, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on …
For China, the return of the Taliban poses more risk than it does opportunity
The security challenges posed by the abrupt return of the Taliban are far more pressing for policy makers in Beijing, than any strategic interests down the road.
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