Reuters: China becomes first to name new Afghan ambassador under Taliban
KABUL (Reuters) - China became the first country on Wednesday to formally name a new ambassador to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, after its envoy presented credentials at a ceremony in Kabul.
The Taliban have not been officially recognized by any foreign government, and Beijing did not indicate whether Wednesday's appointment signaled any wider steps towards formal recognition of the Taliban.
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WNU Editor: China has yet to formally recognize the Taliban government. But this is a first step towards a formal recognition by China that the Taliban are the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan.
China Becomes The First Country To Send A New Ambassador To Afghanistan Since The Taliban Takeover
Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations -- AP
Afghanistan: Taliban welcomes first new Chinese ambassador since takeover -- BBC
Taliban welcomes China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan in lavish ceremony -- CNN
China appoints ambassador to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan -- DW
China Appoints First Ambassador to Afghanistan Since Taliban Return -- VOA