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2021-09-02 Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Taliban to rely on Chinese funds, spokesperson says

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Posted by Besoeker 2021-09-02 11:34|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top
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#1 So essentially, our support of the Taliban continues without interruption.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-09-02 11:37|| 2021-09-02 11:37|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm just wondering how the Chinese would enforce any loan agreement with the Taliban. Threatening their credit rating doesn't seem like much leverage.

Posted by Matt 2021-09-02 11:48|| 2021-09-02 11:48|| Front Page Top

#3 "We're liening all your rare earth deposits"

Posted by Frank G 2021-09-02 12:04|| 2021-09-02 12:04|| Front Page Top

#4 Part of the Belt and Beijiu Initiative.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-09-02 13:14|| 2021-09-02 13:14|| Front Page Top

#5 They basically bankrolled the entire debacle, and now it's time to get to get the Tali's on the credit hook. How will they control them?
They'll use 'third parties' from Iran, Pak, Syria and Yemen to whack any 'difficult' types.
All of these owe the Chinese money, and will willingly farm their rowdy boys out.

Posted by ed in texas 2021-09-02 14:14|| 2021-09-02 14:14|| Front Page Top

#6 if the debt doesn't get serviced, the Chinese may be willing to take human organs

or they might just take them for grins and giggles

Posted by Lord Garth 2021-09-02 16:26|| 2021-09-02 16:26|| Front Page Top

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