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Episode: How did a Major Chinese Investment in Afghanistan Collapse?
Description: When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took control, China stepped in with a sizable investment to develop oil fields. But now the Afghan Government has cut the contract and the Chinese firm says the Taliban took some of its workers hostage.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy