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honest.abe

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4. I think this is actually a good thing.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Aug 16, 2021, 09:35 AM

Aug 2021

China might be only super power capable of working with the Taliban effectively. For sure this will have nothing to do with improving human rights. It will be all about developing the vast mineral resources and making money but at this point it helps.

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China says it's ready for 'friendly relations' with Taliban [View all] JI7 Aug 2021 OP

Here we go. US used a stick, China is going to try a carrot. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #1

I think China sees cheap labor in the future.. It will be interesting how the T'ban sees Chinas mitch96 Aug 2021 #24

China and the Taliban will agree to stay out of each other's internal affairs. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #25

China and Satan are a good match. pwb Aug 2021 #2

Let the lie fest begin. The Taliban are riding a high right now. littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #3

I think this is actually a good thing. honest.abe Aug 2021 #4

Yes, I think a lot of people are thinking or kind of hoping for this but wont really say it JI7 Aug 2021 #6

Isn't there some kind of... 2naSalit Aug 2021 #5

You mean the Belt and Road initiatives ? JI7 Aug 2021 #7

Yes. 2naSalit Aug 2021 #12

Pakistan is one of the places they have these investments so they will probably JI7 Aug 2021 #15

That little stretch of Afghainstan, though... 2naSalit Aug 2021 #18

Umm, doesn't the Chinese government hate Muslims? LaMouffette Aug 2021 #8

It's about the economy for China . They have invested a lot in Pakistan including helping them get JI7 Aug 2021 #11

+1 2naSalit Aug 2021 #13

You're right. China's after total global economic hegemony with their Belt and Road Initiative. LaMouffette Aug 2021 #14

Watch the Taliban put aside all of their pseudo-religious piety to work with the godless communists. roamer65 Aug 2021 #9

The Taliban are like a junkyard dog. LastDemocratInSC Aug 2021 #10

the chinese government has just found people who have less honor than they do lindysalsagal Aug 2021 #16

Taliban could let China have our Bagram air base, its move-in ready for a massive military presence Shanti Shanti Shanti Aug 2021 #17

The home of future Chinese military advisors. Devil Child Aug 2021 #21

It's still too early at the dance party to tell Vogon_Glory Aug 2021 #19

"You do your caliphate thing and we'll take care of the minerals" dalton99a Aug 2021 #20

A perfect match with a nod of approval from Pakistan & Russia Devil Child Aug 2021 #22

The Chinese have always been pragmatic mainer Aug 2021 #23

Chinese men are also always looking for brides. Many women from Africa JI7 Aug 2021 #26

I think I'd rather be in China than with the Taliban mainer Aug 2021 #27

China didn't negotiate with anyone to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners malaise Aug 2021 #28

China didn't negotiate with anyone to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners malaise Aug 2021 #29