China & Taliban
24 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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International
China: China hosted and mediated peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Urumqi, aiming to de-escalate tensions and find a comprehensive solution to their conflict.
Taliban: The Taliban government of Afghanistan engaged in talks with Pakistan, denying accusations of harboring militants and seeking to end cross-border hostilities.
Apr 01, 2026 · 73 articles
Domestic
China: Engages with Taliban, hosts talks, and invests in mining, expanding economic ties.
Taliban: Central actor; marks five years in power, maintains restrictions on women and girls, and seeks international recognition while facing sanctions and ICC warrants.
Aug 10, 2026 · 63 articles
Business
China: Chinese partners are involved in gold mining in Takhar province, indicating foreign investment in Afghanistan's mining sector.
Taliban: The Taliban authorities expanded the mining sector to boost state coffers, collecting gold and imposing taxes, but face criticism for environmental damage and benefiting the powerful.
Aug 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China has previously mediated between Pakistan and Afghanistan to de-escalate their conflict, though a lasting resolution has not been achieved.
Taliban: The Taliban government in Afghanistan condemned Pakistan's airstrikes, denying accusations of harboring militants and claiming that Pakistan's operations caused significant civilian casualties. They have vowed retaliation.
Jun 24, 2026 · 119 articles
International
China: Supplies from China>>> destined for Afghanistan>>> are stuck due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting businesses like Lutfullah Akbari>>>'s.
Taliban: The Taliban>>> government is appealed to by traders like Mohammad Murtaza Ishaqzai>>> to resolve its conflict with Pakistan>>> to reopen border trade.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China previously hosted peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan, where both countries agreed not to escalate their conflict, an agreement that has since been violated.
Taliban: The Taliban, as the ruling government of Afghanistan, condemned Pakistan's airstrikes and reported the civilian casualties. They are also accused by Pakistan of harboring militants like Pakistani Taliban.
Jun 09, 2026 · 63 articles
International
China: Accused of sponsoring hacking campaigns; denied involvement.
Taliban: Mentioned as allied with TTP and in power in Afghanistan.
Apr 20, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: China currently dominates Pakistan's minerals sector, and US efforts aim to compete for investment.
Taliban: The Taliban government denies involvement in militancy against Pakistan.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China sent a senior lawmaker, He Wei, to attend the funeral, indicating its diplomatic engagement with Iran.
Taliban: The Taliban administration sent senior officials to attend the funeral, indicating their diplomatic engagement with Iran.
Mar 07, 2026 · 412 articles
International
Taliban: The Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan has rejected Donald Trump's demand to return Bagram Airbase, maintaining control of the facility since the US withdrawal in 2021.
Sep 20, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Taliban: The Taliban currently controls Afghanistan — Bagram Airfield and is the entity with whom the United States would need to negotiate to regain the base. Their stance is generally resistant to foreign military presence.
Sep 18, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Taliban: The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are accused by Pakistan of harboring armed groups.
Apr 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Taliban: The Taliban government in Afghanistan denies accusations from Pakistan of providing safe haven to militant groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Army.
Apr 12, 2026 · 10 articles
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