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China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Economy
by  AFP

While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links -- and Kabul is happy for the attention. While Beijing has played down the formality of these growing links, it is steadily increasing investment and exposure -- a relationship that could benefit both parties, analysts and diplomats say.

China overtook Japan as world's top vehicle exporter in 2023
China overtook Japan as world's top vehicle exporter in 2023
Economy
by  AFP

China overtook Japan as the world's biggest vehicle exporter last year, data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association showed Wednesday. That compared with 4.91 million exported by China, as reported by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers this month.