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Afghanistan
Actions of Two Superpowers in Afghanistan: Constructive or Destructive?
DIDPress: While American forces were dropping bombs and NATO was struggling to withdraw, China was building something far more enduring. Pakistan Today reported that while the West devastated Afghanistan through decades of war, drone strikes, and foreign occupation, China chose…
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Afghanistan
China Replaces West in Major Investments in Afghanistan
DIDPress: China is seeking to capitalize on Afghanistan’s rich mineral reserves by signing large-scale mining contracts. Following the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan in 2021, China quickly moved to fill the investment gap, signing approximately 200 mining contracts with…
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Afghanistan
Russia, China’s Dollar-Free Trade; Practical Model for Afghanistan
DIDPress: Russia and China are presenting a new model of trade by increasing the use of their national currencies in commercial exchanges, moving away from reliance on the US dollar. The Taliban government is also engaged in advanced negotiations with…
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Afghanistan
China Backs up Improved Relations Between Kabul-Islamabad
DIDPress: China supports improvement of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan through dialogue and economic development, announced Chinese Foreign Ministry. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs vowed Beijing is ready to play an active role in improving relations between Kabul and…
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Afghanistan
CPEC Expansion to Afghanistan Gains Momentum Following Beijing Talks
DIDPress: Foreign ministers from China, Pakistan, and the Afghan interim government gathered in a trilateral meeting in Beijing to discuss regional security, enhancing economic cooperation, and expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. In a statement released by Pakistan’s…
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Economy & Development
China Increases Gold Reserves for Sixth Consecutive Month
China has increased its gold reserves for the sixth consecutive month. This move comes as global gold prices approach their highest levels and trade tensions between China and the United States persist. The increase in China’s gold reserves could indicate…
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Afghanistan
CPEC Phase-II and Reshaping of Geo-economics and Geopolitics in South Asia
Afghanistan’s hydro hegemony policy has irked its six neighbors which are heavily dependent on the country's water resources. The construction of Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal, which will divert large volumes of water from the dwindling trans-boundary Amu Darya River will…
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Afghanistan
What China’s Diplomatic Push in Afghanistan Means for Regional Stability
Pakistan stands to gain significantly from China’s increased influence in Afghanistan. Pakistan has also actively engaged with Afghanistan since the Taliban assumed power. Islamabad has also called on the international community to engage with Afghanistan to bring the nation out…
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Afghanistan
The Evolution of Sino-Afghanistan Ties in the Post-U.S. Withdrawal Period
The ongoing targeted attacks against Chinese nationals and assets in neighboring Pakistan have demonstrated the need to cautiously approach strategic investments in South Asia. Ultimately, a cooperative Sino-Afghanistan relationship can only accelerate if the security conditions permit greater stability in…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan in China’s Grand Strategy
China astutely discerns its role in Afghan security from three perspectives: as a secondary stakeholder in the conflict, as an indispensable great power and contiguous nation that defies dismissal, and as a pivotal protagonist owing to its substantial investments in…
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