China, the world’s second-largest economic power, has garnered global attention through its economic production and is actively working to establish dominance over world markets. Its proximity to Afghanistan enhances the geopolitical significance of Afghanistan’s position.
The relationship between Afghanistan and China dates back to the reign of Ahmad Shah Durrani, but the country has never maintained stable political relations with Kabul. Instead, these relations have largely been tactical in nature.
Currently, there is a strong global interest in investment and the technological industry in China, leading many countries to prioritize their foreign policies in relation to Beijing.
The United States and its Western allies are engaged in efforts to control China’s unprecedented global rise and have increasingly become involved in East Asia.
Twenty years ago, China abstained from voting in the Security Council regarding the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, paving the way for NATO’s intervention. However, during the twenty-year republic in Kabul, China maintained cautious political relations and its aid were negligible compared to that from the U.S., Europe, and India. With the fall of the republic system, the field was left open for China, which began extensive economic exchanges with Kabul, focusing on investment projects.
To discuss this topic, we have Professor Obaidullah Burhani, who recently wrote an article on the current relations between Afghanistan and China. He raises the question of whether the relationship between Kabul and Beijing signifies the strengthening of stability or the deepening of geopolitical concerns.
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