The Intelligence from The Economist Value-free investing: China and Afghanistan
Aug 20, 2021
David Rennie, the Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, shares insights on how China's foreign policy is navigating the Taliban's rise, framing it as a chance to cast the U.S. in a negative light. Slavia Cankova, Healthcare correspondent, discusses alarming new findings about the declining effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and the controversy over booster shots. The conversation dives into the broader implications of these issues for global health and political dynamics, making it a compelling listen.
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China's View on Afghanistan Withdrawal
- China views America's withdrawal from Afghanistan as a failure of American foreign policy.
- This reinforces China's belief that interest-based foreign relations are superior to those based on values.
China and Taliban
- China prioritizes stability in Afghanistan due to its proximity and concerns about Uyghur militants.
- Despite shared interests, China doesn't form alliances, even with the Taliban.
US-China Cooperation Post 9/11
- After 9/11, the US and China shared an interest in Afghan stability.
- This led to cooperation, including allowing Chinese spies to interrogate Uyghurs at Guantanamo Bay.