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China said on Tuesday Afghanistan\u2019s Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before receiving full diplomatic recognition.<\/p>\n
Beijing does not formally recognise Afghanistan\u2019s Taliban rulers, although both countries host each others\u2019 ambassadors<\/a> and have maintained diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n \u201cChina has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community,\u201d foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday when asked if China would now recognise the Taliban government.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope that Afghanistan will further respond to the expectations of the international community, build an open and inclusive political structure (and) implement moderate and stable domestic and foreign policies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Wang also said China urged Kabul to \u201cresolutely combat all types of terrorist forces, live in harmony with all countries around the world, especially neighbouring countries, and integrate with the international community at an early date\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the concerns of all parties receive stronger responses, diplomatic recognition of the Afghan government will naturally follow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The Taliban government has not been officially recognised by any country since seizing power after the chaotic withdrawal of US troops<\/a> in August 2021. However, Kabul and Beijing have maintained some ties.<\/p>\n