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China-Afghanistan Relations
May 05, 2017
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.
March 09, 2017
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.
February 27, 2017
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.
January 07, 2017
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.
October 21, 2016
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.
August 05, 2016
What to Make of China's Latest Meeting With the Taliban
By Wang Jin
China's role in Afghanistan is constructive, but not decisive.
June 23, 2016
The Rise of China-Afghanistan Security Relations
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Over the past two years, China-Afghan security cooperation has reached unprecedented levels.
May 03, 2016
Where Does Afghanistan Fit in China’s Belt and Road?
By Zabihullah Mudabber
Afghanistan can be a hub for the OBOR project, but Kabul needs to capitalize on the potential benefits.
March 24, 2016
Ahmed Rashid on Afghanistan's Challenges in 2016
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks with long-time Taliban analyst Ahmed Rashid about the possibility for peace in Afghanistan.
March 11, 2016
What's Behind China's Offer of Military Aid to Afghanistan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's concerns about Afghan stability are real, but direct military aid will remain limited.
January 12, 2016
China Joins Afghanistan, Pakistan, and US for Talks on Afghan Peace Process
By Shannon Tiezzi
A four-nation meeting on Monday discussed the possibility of a return to talks with the Afghan Taliban.
December 10, 2015
China Pushes Afghanistan, Pakistan Back Toward Peace Process
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the first round of Afghan-Taliban peace talks crumbled, China tried again at the Heart of Asia conference.