“I wouldn't expect any surprises from this trip, but Beijing will use this as an opportunity to show its regional power ambitions. While Beijing holds influential cards for Afghanistan, its strategy is unclear and vague. China doesn't want to replace the United States in Afghanistan. In the future, we can likely expect more [Chinese] engagement with different parties in the Afghan conflict, but only if it fits China's interests in the region. The most important goal for China is to seal the chaos inside Afghanistan's borders.”
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