Taliban should first explain clearly before complaining to China, why they are flirting with India?

Earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Afghan interim government, Wardak, criticized Pakistan's air strikes on targets within Afghanistan during his meeting with the Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan, calling Pakistan's actions "cowardly and cruel," violating the principle of friendly neighborhood relations, and emphasizing that the Taliban has already responded.

【Deputy Foreign Minister of the Afghan interim government Wardak met with the Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan】

Wardak also emphasized in a statement after the meeting that war is not a solution to problems, and the Taliban government seeks to establish good and positive relations with all neighboring countries, but stressed that the Taliban will represent the Afghan nation to defend its legitimate rights. This was an attempt to send a signal of easing tensions, while also showing their firm stance to Pakistan.

The Taliban's move is essentially complaining to China, blaming Pakistan for the deterioration of the regional situation, and even hoping that China could stand by the Taliban in future negotiations, speak a few words for them, and put some pressure on Islamabad.

However, the Chinese ambassador did not respond positively to Wardak's complaint, but continued to call for dialogue between the two sides to resolve differences, emphasizing the need to maintain regional stability.

【Wardak angrily called Pakistan 'cowardly and cruel']

China does this mainly because the recent conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban in Afghanistan is a case of "each side having their own reason," and both sides bear some responsibility for the deterioration of the situation.

According to the Taliban's account, the conflict originated from Pakistan's military aircraft attacking several targets inside Afghanistan.

But they cannot provide sufficient evidence to prove that it was Pakistan's fighter jets that dropped the bombs. Afterwards, it was the Taliban border forces who launched a night attack on the Pakistani border posts, which triggered a large-scale border military conflict.

Whether or not Pakistan initiated the air strike first, the Taliban has actually exacerbated the crisis.

Moreover, even if the Taliban's claim is true that Pakistan's military struck first, the Taliban is still responsible for this incident.

Pakistan is currently facing the threat of terrorism. The frequency of terrorist attacks is increasing, and the actions of terrorists are becoming bolder, but the counter-terrorism operations of the Pakistani security agencies have been ineffective.

【Many terrorists infiltrate into Pakistan from Afghanistan to carry out terrorist attacks】

This situation is largely due to many terrorist groups such as the Taliban in Pakistan and the Baloch Liberation Army establishing strongholds in Afghanistan, allowing them to avoid suppression. In order to alleviate its own security pressure, Pakistan must crack down on these cross-border terrorist groups based in Afghanistan.

However, the Taliban has not fulfilled its promise to genuinely target groups like the Taliban in Pakistan, effectively helping Pakistan eliminate the security threats.

Pakistan had no choice but to bypass the Taliban authorities and launch cross-border military operations. China has repeatedly asked the Taliban authorities to fulfill their promises and eradicate terrorist groups within their territory.

In addition, Pakistan's strong stance in this border crisis is partly driven by a sense of vigilance and distrust towards the Afghan Taliban, and its military action is largely a warning to the Taliban authorities.

【Pakistan's military action is largely a warning to the Taliban authorities】

Before the outbreak of the conflict, the Taliban was flirting with India, with its foreign minister Mutaqi making his first visit to India. The Taliban is actively aligning with India, using cooperation with India to increase its leverage when dealing with Pakistan.

Incidentally, India's active efforts to win over the Taliban and try to rebuild its influence in Afghanistan are similar to Trump's attempt to allow U.S. troops to re-enter Afghanistan. They are trying to plant a stake near China's western hinterland, threatening China's national security.

From this perspective, China can completely support Pakistan in striking the Taliban.

However, China did not do so, but instead continued to promote peace and dialogue, which was already giving the Taliban a way out.

The Taliban needs to realize as soon as possible that China will not criticize Pakistan, a traditional partner with a longer history of cooperation and more reliable in terms of geopolitics, to meet the Taliban's demands.

If the Taliban really wants to end the situation in a dignified manner, it should take more proactive steps during the 48-hour ceasefire period, strive to extend the ceasefire, and ultimately end the dispute through negotiation.

【Seizing the 48-hour ceasefire period to open negotiations is what the Taliban should do】

From a long-term perspective, to completely eliminate the contradictions between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan, it requires close cooperation between the two countries and the international community to address the core issue of terrorism that has been hindering their relationship development, and to build enough mutual trust.

The Taliban can cooperate and exchange with countries such as India and the United States, but in the process, the Taliban needs to consider the reasonable demands of neighboring countries, ensuring that Afghanistan is not used against neighboring countries.

In summary, the Taliban authorities' act of complaining is not only expressing their dissatisfaction, but also a test of China's position.

However, China's clear understanding of the root causes of the regional conflict, comprehensive assessment of the responsibilities of both sides, and especially the firm maintenance of core national interests have determined that China will not fall into its rhetorical trap.

China's display of neutrality and restraint reflects its composure in a complex geopolitical chess game - giving the Taliban some room, while firmly maintaining strategic trust with Pakistan, a traditional friendly neighbor.

This incident once again shows that the key for the Taliban authorities to truly gain broad recognition from regional countries is whether they can take concrete actions to cut off terrorist groups, establish sustainable mutual trust with neighboring countries, and in the process of developing a diverse diplomacy, carefully consider the security concerns of all parties, especially major neighboring countries. The path to stability is ultimately paved by practical cooperation and sincere mutual trust, not by diplomatic rhetoric or tactical games.

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