Reports/Analysis

China's President Xi Jinping has urged "relevant parties" in Afghanistan to eradicate terrorism and promised to provide more help. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-president-xi-says-afghanistan-should-eradicate-terrorism-promises-more-2021-09-17/

China’s president, Xi Jinping, has vowed to resist “interference from external forces” as Taiwan welcomed support from major allies in the newly formed Aukus, even though none of them officially recognize Taiwan as a country. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/17/taiwan-welcomes-support-from-major-allies-after-aukus-pact-riles-china