International community shouldn't act based on past Taliban regime in Afghanistan : China

The Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing was aware of the suspicions towards the Taliban.

“When dealing with a problem, we should not only depend on what has happened in the past, but also on what is happening now. This is done not only by listening to what is said, but also by watching what is done,” foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

She asserted that the fast changing situation in Afghanistan reflected the lack of objectiveness the outside world showed in building judgments on the nation in the past as well as an accurate understanding of public opinion in Afghanistan.

She underscored that the Taliban leadership has given assurance that it will work to resolve the issues faced by the people, fulfill their aspirations, and strive to establish an open, inclusive Islamic government.

“We have also noticed that some political figures of Russia and other countries and many international media have recognised Afghan Taliban’s behaviour after it entered Kabul, believing their good, positive and pragmatic actions.”

“Although the Afghan situation is not fully clear yet, they believe the Afghan Taliban will not repeat history, and the Afghan Taliban today is more clear-headed and rational than it was in power last time,” Hua added.

Hua further iterated that the Taliban has committed to equality for all and will protect women’s freedom of speech, employment and educational rights.

China has already said that it is willing to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan after the formation of the government, which it hoped will be  “open, inclusive and broadly representative”.