The Chinese Communist Party invited Taliban "foreign minister" to Beijing, showing support for the Taliban government in Afghanistan. China aims to legitimize the Taliban as the formal government and expand economic cooperation with them.
Key Points
China offering continuing support to Taliban government
Efforts to legitimize Taliban as Afghanistan's government
Expansion of economic cooperation between China and Taliban
Pros
Expanding economic cooperation between China and the Taliban
Legitimizing the Taliban as the formal government of Afghanistan
Cons
Lack of recognition for the Taliban as the legitimate government by most foreign states