A Chinese mining worker was killed in northeastern Afghanistan by a resistance group, the National Mobilization Front, which accused him of aiding Taliban intelligence, though without evidence. Taliban officials said he traveled without notifying local security. The incident highlights risks for foreign investors in Afghanistan, where the Taliban is courting investment despite instability and international isolation. China remains a key player in Afghanistan’s resource extraction projects.
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