Beijing not seeking sphere of influence in Afghanistan: Chinese Envoy

Chinese Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, stated in an interview that Beijing is not seeking to establish a sphere of influence in Afghanistan.

He emphasized, “Afghanistan should become a platform for cooperation among all parties, rather than a ground for geopolitical competition.”

Over the past three years, U.S. officials have repeatedly expressed concerns over China’s growing influence in Afghanistan.

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