Beijing walks a fine line in dealing with the Taliban
Security risks are keeping China in the middle lane and stalling legal recognition of Afghanistan
Taliban
China needs the Taliban as a friend and not as a foe
This is a logical outcome of Beijing’s strategic fears over Islamic militancy at home and abroad
Afghan turmoil, the Great Game and China
Beijing has a major interest in the future of Afghanistan and the region
China walks a fine line in Taliban talks amid Kabul turmoil
Beijing’s crowing about Washington’s ‘humiliation’ cannot hide security risks