China's contribution towards peace-building in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan has been embroiled in a prolonged conflict for the last two decades. China's recent policy development highlights its position as a global leader committed to providing stability and assistance in humanitarian crises. China has taken on a leadership role in promoting global peace and has extended its efforts towards peace-building in Afghanistan. Despite its status as an external actor, China has remained unwavering in its determination to address the challenges faced by the ordinary people of Afghanistan. China's unequivocal support for the principles of religious freedom, tolerance, and national customs of Afghanistan underscores its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. It is evident that China's contribution towards peace-building in Afghanistan is of considerable significance.

To deal with the delicate and complex situation in and about Afghanistan, China has a set of fundamental principles that guide its actions in Afghanistan, with three principles that it affirms and three that it rejects. Firstly, China affirms Afghanistan's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, recognizing the importance of these values for the region's stability. Secondly, China refrains from interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs, recognizing the need to respect the country's sovereignty and avoid seeking areas of influence or manipulating its people. Thirdly, China asserts its commitment to a morally high perspective that views the problems faced by Afghanistan as its own. Despite being an external actor, China remains deeply concerned about Afghanistan's challenges, including terrorism, humanitarian crisis, and instability. By affirming these

principles, China hopes to contribute positively to peace-building in Afghanistan. One of the most significant challenges facing China in Afghanistan is the issue of security, which requires a collaborative effort to overcome. The East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) poses a significant security threat to China, and the group operates within Afghanistan. China has expressed its concerns over the presence of internationally banned outfits in Afghanistan and expects the Afghan government to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, including China. To counter terrorism, China has offered both multilateral and bilateral cooperation to the Afghan interim government. It is worth noting that the people of Afghanistan face serious threats from a...