China Hits the Brakes on Afghanistan: Stalled Megaprojects, Rising Militancy, and a High-Stakes Standoff
China is demonstrating increasing caution toward large-scale investment projects in Afghanistan, citing persistent security risks and a complex regional environment that continues to hinder economic cooperation. At the center of concern is the long-delayed Mes Aynak copper project, one of the country’s most significant untapped mineral resources. Despite repeated calls from Taliban authorities to accelerate […]










