China is strengthening ties with the Taliban, Xi Jinping received credentials from the Taliban-appointed ambassador, Bilal Karimi, on January 30. Before that, China was the first country to officially appoint a new ambassador to Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to China on January 23. Important meetings and negotiations took place during the visit. Azon Global will briefly highlight the most important aspects of this visit.