China recognises Taliban's Islamic govt in Afghanistan: 'We respect people's decision'

As international powers rush to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan, China Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Hua Chunying on Monday said that China 'respects Afghan's people's rights'. Hoping that Taliban will indulge in negotiation and establish an inclusive Islamic government, China urged terror group to ensure safety of Afghan citizens and foreign missions. China and Russia's embassies are still functional in Kabul.

China recognises Taliban govt in Afghanistan

"China hopes that Taliban will implement its previous vows to establish through negotiation an open and inclusive Islamic government and act responsibly to ensure safety of Afghan citizens and foreign missions in Afghanistan. Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan is working as usual. Most Chinese nationals h been arranged to return to China previously and some chose to stay. embassy is in touch with those who stay and y are safe," said Chinese FM spokesperson Hua Chunying. 

Firing at Kabul airport, several killed

Panic and chaod reigned at Kabul airport as housands of people attempted to flee from Afghanistan at earliest. As per visuals, many civilians were injured on tarmac as y rushed to get on plane. Also, airport staff were missing from check-in counters and security checks. Many countries like UK, Germany, Cana and India are preparing for safe evacuation of its nationals from war-torn nation.

Later, several people were killed at Hamid Karzai International airport in Kabul after US troops opened fire, reports local news agency Tolo News. According to reports, Afghan airspace has been shut amid firing, with all commercial flights being suspended. While Taliban has taken over Kabul, 6000-strong US military is currently taken control of airport's perimeter overseeing evacuation. Ex-Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has alrey fled to Tajikistan along with several ministers while ex-Presidents Abdullah Abdullah and Hamid Karzai are left to handle a 'smooth transition'.

Taliban offensive

As US troops retreat after 20 years from war-torn Afghanistan, Taliban has launched an offensive taking over cities like Kandahar, Herat and Lashkar Gah, grually encircling government in capital, Kabul. While Kandahar and Herat fell on Thursday forcing government officials and ir entourage to flee to airport to escape city by air, Mazar-e-Sharif fell on Friday, while Jalalab and Lashkar Gah on Saturday, strengning Taliban's stronghold. Finally on Sunday, as US troops evacuated all ir diplomats, fleeing via helicopters. Ashraf Ghani stepped down as President after Taliban entered outskirts of Kabul, urging govt to do a 'peaceful transition' to terror group. 

Meanwhile, US and 60 or countries said that it was working on safe departure of foreign nationals and Afghans from war-torn nation, reminding Taliban of its responsibility for protecting human lives. Urging Taliban to keep its ros, airports and border-crossing open, nations assured Afghanis of assistance.   Taliban has now occupied Afghan Presidential palace in Kabul, taking over Afghan military as well.