China Mediates Afghan-Pakistan Talks

0:00On April 3, China is reporting steady progress in talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan to cool their hottest clash since the Taliban took Kabul. Back in 2021, Beijing stepping in as mediator with the South Asian neighbors meeting up to hash out peace after months of deadly border fights. China shares a border with both sides and has pushed hard on this, making phone calls to their foreign ministers and sending a special envoy on trips. First March, officials say Pakistan and Afghanistan both value the help and are ready to keep talking, calling it a solid step forward. The violence kicked off last October, claiming dozens of lives, mostly on the Afghan side. Pakistan points fingers at the Taliban for sheltering militants who hit their turf, while Kabul fires back at its Pakistan's own homegrown issue. Spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed China's building the right setup and platform for these chats, possibly in the northwest city of Arun Ji, though details. Stay live for now.

1:00Both countries welcome the push and more updates should drop soon from the trio. With China keeping lines open and tensions high, these negotiations could dial down the chaos if they stick. Stay tuned as this border beef evolves.