China In Talks With Taliban, Calls Them More "Clear Eyed, Rational" Than Before

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that although the situation hasn't cleared up completely, it is believed that the "Afghan Taliban will not repeat the history of the past and now they are clear-eyed and rational" compared to their last rule.

China on Thursday said it is in talks with the Taliban and called for an "objective judgement" on their actions after it seized power in Afghanistan, saying the terrorist group appears to be more "clear eyed and rational" and hoped that it will deliver on its promises, including protection of women's rights. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that although the situation hasn't cleared up completely, it is believed that the "Afghan Taliban will not repeat the history of the past and now they are clear-eyed and rational" compared to their last rule. "Actually, the rapid resolution in the country shows that there is a lack of objective judgement in this situation and failure to accurately grasp public opinion in Afghanistan, especially certain Western countries should draw lessons from this," she said. Leaders of the Taliban and its spokesperson have openly stated that the terror group will work to resolve the problems faced by the people, meet their aspirations and strive to build an open, inclusive Islamic government, Ms Hua told a media briefing when asked whether China is in talks with the Taliban and Beijing's conditions for recognising its government.