former Afghan diplomat Zardasht Sham views the decision as big news for the Taliban, but not a significant achievement, as China had already handed over the Afghan embassy in Beijing to the Taliban.—File photo ISLAMABAD: In a move underscoring the shifting geopolitical landscape, Chinese President Xi Jinping recently acce­pted ambassador credentials from the representative of Afghanistan, a move that some observers say is tantamount to … Continue reading Afghan envoy in Beijing — a diplomatic milestone for Kabul govt?