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US retreat from Afghanistan threatens China and Russia

Beijing and Moscow fear extremists flooding into Central Asia as Taliban return

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both nations fear that Taliban rule in Afghanistan could lead to a resurgence of Muslim extremists in the region, fueling terrorism and separatist movements. (Nikkei montage/AP)
HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator | Afghanistan

TOKYO -- A U.S. defeat in war should be good news for China and Russia, considering that any blow to American prestige and leadership is a win for its main strategic rivals.

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