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China’s caution

China’s latest pledge of 360 billion yuan ($50.7 billion) in credit lines and investments to Africa signals an evolving approach in its relationship with the continent.

Filmy tales

To illustrate the point, the abolition of FCAT ~ the place disgruntled filmmakers walked into as a penultimate resort to challenge changes to their films recommended by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ~ was not only met by a wave of criticism with filmmakers questioning the necessity of such a move but has now forced the government to consider re-establishing it.

China in talks with Taliban to expand CPEC

Chinese proposal for the construction of the Peshawar-Kabul motorway was anticipated by the Indian security establishment even before the Taliban take over Afghanistan.

China’s playbook

The guiding principle for a patient China is that a return on investment can wait till the Taliban meets its security requirements, if not fully than at least substantially.