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<ArticleTitle>Assessing the Effects of Afghanistan__ampersandsign#39;s Situation on China__ampersandsign#39;s National Interests and Regional Stability</ArticleTitle>
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<Abstract>The US and NATO__ampersandsign#39;s August 2021 departure from Afghanistan have resulted in significant security risks that now confront China and its Western neighborhood. This article examines two threats to China__ampersandsign#39;s national interest, both within its western province and its neighboring regions. The first threat pertains to China__ampersandsign#39;s restive Western province of Xinjiang bordering Afghanistan and is characterized by its unrest and instability, specifically due to the presence of separatist movements and acts of terrorism. The second concern involves the implications for China__ampersandsign#39;s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Central and South Asia, thereby presenting potential economic threats. This paper conducts a comprehensive study to explore the context and significance of China__ampersandsign#39;s Afghan policy and aims to highlight China__ampersandsign#39;s role in safeguarding its national interests and promoting regional stability.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Afghanistan,China's National Interests,Regional Stability,Security Threats,Xinjiang,Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)</Keywords>
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