In the South Asian context, the external debt obligation to China has risen nearly sevenfold over the past 11 years, from $6.4 billion in 2012 to $42.9 billion in 2022
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The dynamics of this trilateral relationship will shape the future trajectory of Afghanistan and its broader implications for regional stability and prosperity.
Since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, China has focused on the country s mineral resources through investment initiatives, aiming to exert influence. Chinese companies, particularly interested in sectors like oil, copper, and lithium, seek to deepen their presence. Bilal Karimi, Taliban s ambassador to China, vowed to attract Chinese investors during a meeting with the Taliban s Minister of Mines and Petroleum.