The meeting underlines growing military-to-military ties.

Despite Chinese attempts at mediation, differences between Kabul and Islamabad persist.

Beijing aims to incorporate Pakistan and Afghanistan deeper into its sphere of influence.

Trump's vision of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan came off as myopic, ignoring a role for other regional powers.

Some practical steps the three countries can take to boost trilateral cooperation.

Trilateral cooperation could hold the key to stabilizing the region.

Trilateral cooperation between Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan on the Belt and Road would benefit all three states.

China and India are competing to be seen as leaders on the Afghanistan issue, resulting in a deadlock.

China has denied reports that its military is conducting patrols across the border in Afghanistan.

Nine years after Chinese companies took control of Mes Aynak, copper extraction has yet to start.

Beijing has plenty of regional economic concerns, and strengthening the Tajik military is part of its insurance policy.

China's role in Afghanistan is constructive, but not decisive.

Over the past two years, China-Afghan security cooperation has reached unprecedented levels.

Afghanistan can be a hub for the OBOR project, but Kabul needs to capitalize on the potential benefits.

The Diplomat speaks with long-time Taliban analyst Ahmed Rashid about the possibility for peace in Afghanistan.

China's concerns about Afghan stability are real, but direct military aid will remain limited.