China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status
- Written by Jose Caballero, Senior Economist, IMD World Competitiveness Center, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
China is one of the few countries that is committed to expanding its dealings with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, where it hopes to expand its use of the vast natural resources while also improving its own geopolitical security.
In mid-2021 China welcomed a Taliban delegation, showing its willingness to recognise the Taliban government as...