Japan, South Korea wary of China’s post-US clout in Afghanistan
18 August 2021 |
10:24 am
As the US and other countries withdraw development staff and aid, China's regional rivals are watching whether Beijing can extend its sphere of influence by building ties with a new Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
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