China has made one of the first pledges of financial aid to the Taliban-run Afghanistan.

Having scolded America for bailing out of the country, it's now under pressure as a near neighbour to exert some influence.

But what does that mean - and what could the future of the neighbouring countries' relationship look like?

Journalist and author Ahmed Rashid joined Stan Grant to discuss.

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