Assistant to Chinese Foreign Minister: Revival of terrorist groups poses serious threats
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China announced the growth of new terrorist threats from the Islamic State (an organization recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) and Al-Qaeda (an organization recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia) , and also called for a joint fight by the world community against them … Reported by the South China Morning Post.
Wu Jianghao, aide to Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao, said at an international workshop on counterterrorism in Beijing that the resurgence of terrorist groups inspired by the example of Afghanistan poses serious threats. “Terrorist forces are abusing new technologies. The use of cyberspace has made terrorist activities more covert and uncontrollable and has brought terrorism closer to organized crime, ”Jianghao said.
The assistant minister said that 20 years of war in Afghanistan created a favorable environment for all types of terrorist groups, and called on the international community to step up the fight against the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan (a terrorist organization of the Chinese Uighurs, banned in Russia) . “We hope that all countries will recognize their violent and terrorist nature and will work with China to deal decisively with this group,” the diplomat added.
On December 11, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for two bombings in the Afghan capital, Kabul. According to official figures, two people were killed and four were injured.
In September, representatives of the Taliban (a terrorist organization banned in Russia) severed ties with the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan and drove its militants out of Afghanistan to strengthen their friendship with China. The PRC has repeatedly demanded that the Taliban sever ties with the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan in exchange for support from the PRC.
