Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan

In a recent post on X, Amrullah Saleh, the former vice president of Afghanistan, accused Chinese mining companies, “in collaboration with Taliban commanders,” of “rampant plundering and theft” at gold mines in the northeastern regions of the country. He emphasized, “This exploitation occurs at the detriment of local communities, resulting inContinue Reading

How Afghanistan Can Benefit from China’s Investments

Although China has not yet officially recognized the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, it has been steadily deepening ties with them. Its efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties have intensified in recent months. On October 24, 2024, Beijing’s envoy to Kabul expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan while pledging tariffContinue Reading