Summary
China has asked the Taliban to protect its citizens after a bomb exploded at a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul, killing seven people. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, and China has advised its people not to visit Afghanistan. Beijing has pressed the Taliban to care for the injured and improve safety measures for Chinese nationals.
Key Facts
- The explosion killed six Afghans and one Chinese citizen at a restaurant in Kabul.
- The Islamic State group stated they were behind the attack.
- Kabul police are still investigating the explosion's specifics.
- China has advised its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan after the Taliban took control in 2021.
- The Chinese government asked the Taliban to take more actions to protect Chinese people in Afghanistan.
- The restaurant is run by a Chinese Muslim from Xinjiang and served mainly Chinese Muslims.
- Footage showed significant damage to the restaurant, with a large hole in the building.
- Previous attacks have targeted Chinese nationals in the region, and China has advised its citizens to avoid the area.
