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China-Afghanistan Relations
Afghan, Chinese Ministers of Defense Meet in Beijing
By Ankit Panda
The meeting underlines growing military-to-military ties.
China Brings Afghanistan and Pakistan Together to Discuss Regional Issues, But Divergences Remain
By Harsh V. Pant
Despite Chinese attempts at mediation, differences between Kabul and Islamabad persist.
Why Is China Holding the China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue Now?
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing aims to incorporate Pakistan and Afghanistan deeper into its sphere of influence.
What Trump Left Out of His Afghanistan Strategy: China
By Ankit Panda
Trump's vision of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan came off as myopic, ignoring a role for other regional powers.
The Blueprint for China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Cooperation
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Some practical steps the three countries can take to boost trilateral cooperation.
Can China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Work Together?
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Trilateral cooperation could hold the key to stabilizing the region.
Why Afghanistan Should Join CPEC
By Anurag Ram Chandran
Trilateral cooperation between Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan on the Belt and Road would benefit all three states.
China-India Rivalry Could Have Deadly Consequences for Afghanistan
By Baisali Mohanty
China and India are competing to be seen as leaders on the Afghanistan issue, resulting in a deadlock.
Are Chinese Forces Conducting Patrols in Afghanistan?
By Ankit Panda
China has denied reports that its military is conducting patrols across the border in Afghanistan.
The Story Behind China's Long-Stalled Mine in Afghanistan
By Mohsin Amin
Nine years after Chinese companies took control of Mes Aynak, copper extraction has yet to start.
Sino-Tajik Counterterroism Drills Reflect China's Regional Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Beijing has plenty of regional economic concerns, and strengthening the Tajik military is part of its insurance policy.
What to Make of China's Latest Meeting With the Taliban
By Wang Jin
China's role in Afghanistan is constructive, but not decisive.