The Taliban's announcement that China has accepted the ambassador is unusual and significant. Since the Taliban seized rule in Afghanistan in August 2021, almost no country has publicly recognized the Taliban as Afghan legitimacy**. However, China has chosen to accept the Taliban as an ambassador, which will make it the first country to accept an ambassador from the Taliban. This move is of great significance and has aroused widespread attention.
In the propaganda of the West, the Taliban is branded as a terrorist organization, an illegal organization. As a result, most countries have been reluctant to formally recognize the Taliban as the legitimate ** of Afghanistan since they seized control of Afghanistan, and China is no exception. However, China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and does not consider the Taliban a terrorist organization. On the contrary, not only did China not close its offices in Afghanistan, but even in September this year, the new ambassador to Afghanistan presented his credentials to the Taliban** Prime Minister. In addition, at the important Belt and Road Summit held in China in October this year, the Taliban*** Minister of Commerce and Industry also participated. This series of moves shows that China does not officially recognize the legitimacy of the Taliban**, but maintains close ties with the Afghan Taliban**.
First of all, the geographical location of Afghanistan is very important. As a landlocked country in central Asia, Afghanistan is at an important pivotal point between Eastern and Western civilizations. It is connected to Central Asia to the north, to the south of South Asia, to the west of West Asia, and to the east of East Asia. This geographical location makes Afghanistan a strategic point for countries to compete for. In fact, Afghanistan is known as the graveyard of empires, and many countries, such as the former Soviet Union and the United States, have waged wars against it. Therefore, the strategic position of Afghanistan cannot be ignored, which is the first reason why China has relations with the Taliban.
Secondly, the Taliban have publicly stated that they will fight the terrorist organization ETIM. The Taliban's announcement of its fight against East Iraq is a terrorist organization that China is focusing on cracking down on, which is of great significance to China. In fact, in May this year, the Taliban issued a written pledge making it clear that terrorism would not be tolerated and referring to ETIM by name. This commitment lays the foundation for the future development of relations between China and Afghanistan, and is of special significance to China.
In addition, the Taliban have been hit hard by the pressure of the United States and other Western countries, and have suffered various sanctions and ostracism. Considering the current background of rising protectionist consciousness in Europe and the United States, and the intensifying economic, trade and technological conflicts between countries and China, the establishment of close relations between China and the Taliban is a natural choice.
In conclusion, the Taliban's announcement that China has accepted the ambassador is significant. This move shows that China adheres to an independent foreign policy on the Afghan issue and respects national sovereignty and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. At the same time, China's engagement with the Taliban may provide an opportunity for the Taliban** to reform and develop, and help reduce the influence of terrorist and extremist forces in the region. However, it should be realized that there are also risks and challenges in establishing ties with the Taliban, and China needs to strengthen communication and cooperation with the international community while maintaining contacts with the Taliban, so as to make more contributions to peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Personally, I think China's diplomatic stance on Afghanistan is sensible. China adheres to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and by maintaining contacts with the Taliban, it may provide new ideas and ways to resolve the Afghan issue. At the same time, China has been actively participating in international cooperation on the issue of counter-terrorism, and its alliance with the Taliban will also help to combat terrorist forces. However, China needs to be cautious in building close ties with the Taliban and avoid damaging its image and interests by engaging with the Taliban. Most importantly, China should maintain close communication and cooperation with the international community to jointly promote the settlement of the Afghan issue and promote peace and stability in the region.