re: #265 sattv4u2

They (China) may pump money in if the US/ UN leaves but I doubt very much they would put boots on the ground

That’s just it, a military occupation in a place like Afghanistan would be counterproductive, would actually incite animosity towards the “invaders.” But funneling in all sorts of money, infrastructure, and technological know-how while providing political cover for whichever government comes to power, would be more welcome. See also: Al-Qaeda.