A United Nations Security Council report confirmed that ETIM, apart from basing itself out of Afghanistan, is also pursuing a transnational agenda.
A United Nations Security Council report confirmed that ETIM, apart from basing itself out of Afghanistan, is also pursuing a transnational agenda.
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In 2008, a Chinese corporation won a $3-billion tender to develop the Mes Aynak copper mine in Afghanistan, one of the world’s largest. In 2011, a Chinese company won the right to develop an oil field in Amu Darya. Afghanistan is also home to some of the world’s largest rare earth deposits.
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The Taliban has pledged to actively support the CCP's [[Belt and Road Initiative]]. In 2008, a Chinese corporation won a $3-billion tender to develop the Mes Aynak copper mine in Afghanistan, one of the world’s largest. In 2011, a Chinese company won the right to develop an oil field in Amu Darya. Afghanistan is also home to some of the world’s largest rare earth deposits.