International relations between China and Afghanistan

Flag of china versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between China and Afghanistan is EXCELLENT, and they could be called STRATEGIC ALLIES, with an overall score of 9.27 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of China

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, China Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Beijing
Population 1 439 323 776
Land Area (sq km) 9 326 410
Main religion Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism
Life Expectancy 77 years

China is a country located in East Asia, with a population of over 1.4 billion people. It is the world's most populous country and the second-largest country by land area. China is a single-party socialist state governed by the Communist Party of China, and its capital is Beijing. China is a major economic and military power, with a GDP of over $25 trillion and the world's largest military by active personnel. It is also a nuclear-armed country and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. China has a long and complex history, and its culture and society have been shaped by various influences, including Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The country has a diverse geography, with a range of climates and landscapes, including desert, grassland, mountains, and coastlines. In recent years, China has played an increasingly influential role on the global stage. It has the world's largest trading economy and is a major player in international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, the G20, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. However, China's rise has also been met with controversy and tension with other countries, particularly over issues such as trade, human rights, and territorial disputes.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the China's population is 36.97 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of China: 1 439 323 776, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The China's land area is 14.29 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of China: 9 326 410, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of China is 2, while Afghanistan is situated 56 places below in the ranking (position 58).

China maintains contact with 176 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

China maintains an excellent relation with 43 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


The relation between China and Afghanistan through the time

The relation between China and Afghanistan has decreased recently by 0.2 points, reaching an overall punctuation of 9.3 from a previous value of 9.5.


Active territorial disputes between China and Afghanistan

Both countries have active territorial disputes:

Active territorial disputes (Source: Wikipedia)
Disputed territory Detail
Eastern part of Wakhan Corridor The border was established between Afghanistan and China in an agreement between the British and the Russians in 1895 as part of the Great Game, although the Chinese and Afghans did not finally agree on the border until 1963. The Kingdom of Afghanistan and the People's Republic of China demarcated their border in 1963. However, the settlement is not recognized by the Republic of China.

Conflict Simulator: China vs Afghanistan

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare, because the relation between China and Afghanistan is EXCELLENT. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: China vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be China with a 87.9% probability.

Allies scenario: Team China vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between China and Afghanistan, probably, Pakistan will participate helping China.
Germany will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of China painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of China with a 64.9% probability.

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