China seeks stability in Afghanistan
18 September 2021 |
3:33 pm
Beijing seems to have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Afghanistan. While eyeing potential resource deposits there, China has offered millions in humanitarian aid. But border security seems its utmost concern.
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