After Russia, Is China Next in Line to Legitimise Taliban as Rulers of Afghanistan?

After Russia, is China next in line to legitimise Taliban as rulers of Afghanistan?

After Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban government, China has welcomed the move, fuelling speculation it may be next. As regional powers deepen ties with Kabul, questions mount about the global legitimacy of Afghanistan’s isolated rulers.

China says welcomes Russian decision to recognise Taliban govt

China said Friday it welcomed Russia's decision to become the first country to recognise the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, vowing to "pursue a foreign policy of friendship towards the Afghan people". "As a traditional friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, the Chinese side has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. The Taliban swept back to power in 2021…

All eyes on China after Russia recognizes Taliban govt

Russia Thursday became the first country in the world and a UN member to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, sparking speculations over China’s next move.