The Afghan regime change over the weekend caused the United States and its allies to enter a full-scale withdrawal mode. Western embassies are closed. The United States has confirmed that its embassy has been evacuated. At Hamid Karzai International Airport, there is only one toe left of the once huge Western presence, where a chaotic evacuation is taking place to flee the country.
Sixty-five countries have Statement issued The Taliban are urged to “respect and promote the safe and orderly departure of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the country.” But not Russia or China.
according to South China Morning Post, The Russian and Chinese embassies have no plans to leave Afghanistan, and both countries plan to keep embassy personnel in place. The article also reported that the Taliban spokesperson issued a statement assuring “all embassies, diplomatic centers, institutions, places and foreigners” in Kabul that they will remain safe.
The South China Morning Post also reported that China has asked the Taliban to respect the safety of its citizens, and suggested that Chinese citizens in Afghanistan pay close attention to the situation, observe safety precautions, and stay indoors.
Finally, the South China Morning Post also telegraphed the following policy points of the Chinese to the Taliban. They hope the Taliban will guarantee that in the future, Afghanistan will not shelter terrorist organizations that attempt to harm China.
The most important of these statements and actions are the countries not mentioned or involved.
