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Commentary: What China wants from Afghanistan

2024/7/29
logo of podcast In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

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August marks two years since the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan. During that time, the Taliban's oppressive attitude toward women has intensified, widening the rift with the international community. Under these circumstances, China has been increasing its involvement in Afghanistan, as if to take advantage of the absence of US troops. I would like to look at the many factors at play in Afghanistan in order to understand the situation.