China accepts credentials of Afghanistan's Taliban ambassador; China-Taliban step up diplomatic ties ========== China has accepted the credentials of Bilal Karimi as the Taliban Envoy to Beijing. President Xi Jinping has formally accepted Karimi as the Ambassador and special representative. This move signifies an increase in diplomatic ties between China and the Taliban. https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-accepts-credentials-of-afghanistans-taliban-ambassador-china-taliban-step-up-diplomatic-ties-685461