September 2012
Strengthening Sino-Afghan Relations: Cause for Concern?
This brief looks at the increased political Sino-Afghan relations since 2008. The paper focuses on several economic and security agreements as well as some high profile business ventures and the announcement of a strategic partnership at the Shanghai Co-operation Organization in 2012. These developments have sparked renewed speculation as to whether Chinese influence in Afghanistan is cause for concern. Although opinions exist that China's interest in Afghanistan serves only their interests in profit and energy consumption, this brief concludes that Chinese aspirations in Afghanistan remain limited to specific areas of mutual benefit.
© 2012 Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies
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Mallory Sutika Sipus
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