China's Hefty Attempt to Acquire Unwanted Regional Power
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China's Hefty Attempt to Acquire Unwanted Regional Power
China is an unwanted neighbor that has historically been accepted by the countries surrounding it, but this tolerance is now wearing thin.
John Mearsheimer says that if states were chess pieces on a global chessboard, each one vying for supremacy, becoming a regional "king" would be essential before striving for the global throne, but India stands in the way.
From welcoming the Taliban ambassador to closing infrastructure deals, China's increasing involvement in Afghanistan may be interpreted as a strategic chess play. Resources may play a role, but China's strategy of establishing itself as the main power in Asia may be more important.
Afghanistan's complicated past and present-day unrest provide formidable obstacles for its neighbors. Human rights violations and the resurgence of extremist organizations have become major worries as a result of the Taliban's leadership. Interestingly, after more than two years of negotiations, Xi's administration was the first in history to appoint former Taliban spokesperson Bilal Karimi as an official ambassador to Beijing.
The West is uncomfortable with the notion of China and Afghanistan enjoying diplomatic comfort, despite the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs lying to state that Beijing's official approval of the country's current Afghan administrators should not be inferred from Beijing's acceptance of the Taliban ambassador.
A power vacuum and uncertainty resulted after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which caused a profound change in the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. China has stepped up to fill this vacuum by interacting with the Taliban administration and pursuing its own geopolitical, economic, and strategic objectives in Afghanistan. China is a rising global power with long-standing interests in the region.
The possibility of instability and the reappearance of extremist organizations such as the Uyghur separatists of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are China's main geopolitical concerns in Afghanistan.
Should the Taliban be unable to maintain power, Afghanistan might serve as a breeding ground for these groups, thus endangering the security of China's western frontiers and its anti-Muslim policy. China also aims to displace US influence in the area and present itself as a responsible regional force that can support stability in the region.
China can influence the destiny of Afghanistan and wield some influence by cautiously engaging with the Taliban.
Large amounts of minerals, such as lithium, copper, and rare earths, are found in Afghanistan. These resources are essential for China's technological advancement and infrastructure initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Although earlier attempts at mining in Afghanistan have encountered difficulties, the Taliban's willingness to work with China offers a chance for economic engagement. China has already promised humanitarian aid and indicated interest in funding infrastructure projects, which may provide the war-torn country with much-needed economic respite.
The administration under the Taliban and Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas Co (CAPEIC) in China signed a contract in January of last year to collect oil from the Amu Darya basin. The agreement is good for 25 years, and CAPEIC will invest $540 million in it during a three-year period.
China has increased its imports of Afghan pine nuts and granted zero-tariff treatment to 98% of Afghan goods from July 2022. Trade barriers for Afghan exports are to be lifted in order to further integrate Afghanistan's economy with China.
The impression that Kabul would be an easy destination to join the Belt and Road Initiative may come from the fact that China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan hold productive trilateral meetings each year. But the danger to Chinese nationals doing business in Afghanistan is increasing, therefore there are still insurmountable restrictions.
Beijing's ambition to connect the CPEC with Afghanistan will result in an increase in the number of Chinese security forces stationed at the Khunjerab Pass in the Pamir Knot, furthering China's geopolitical goals in Central Asia.
China's larger aspirations in Central Asia are entwined with its strategic interests in Afghanistan. A stable Afghanistan would promote investment and commerce throughout the region, expanding the BRI's influence and strengthening China's position in the political and economic spheres.
Afghanistan also shares borders with Iran, another major power in the region, and Pakistan, a crucial strategic ally of China. China's strategic position in South Asia and its regional partnerships are enhanced by its engagement with Afghanistan. Pakistan has a strong relationship with China and the United States and has always maintained close links with the Taliban. |
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