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China-Afghanistan Relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After Deadly Attack in Mali, How Will China Protect Its Citizens Abroad?
By Benjamin David Baker
The al-Qaeda attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Mali’s capital left 3 Chinese citizens dead. How will Beijing react?
Chinese Vice President Visits Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Li Yuanchao, the vice president of China, visited Afghanistan.
What Now for China’s Afghanistan Strategy?
By Andrew Small
Despite the blow to peace talks with the Taliban, China is unlikely to change its approach to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the situation in Tianjin, a shadow banking collapse, and China's "internet police." Friday China links.
China Responds to Afghanistan's Bloodiest Day Since 2009
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's ambassador promised training and equipment for Afghan forces. With peace talks faltering, will that be enough?
Chinese Official: South China Sea Construction 'Primarily for Civilian Purposes'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the South China Sea, China and Afghan peace talks, JPMorgan and Wang Qishan. China links.
Afghanistan Transfers Captured Uyghur Militants to China
By Ankit Panda
The Afghan government is showing Beijing that it's serious about counter-terrorism cooperation.