The Taliban declared China as their closest ally and describes the communist country as a “principal partner”. “Chinese assistance will form the foundation of Afghan development, One Belt, One Road (BRI) will revive the Ancient Silk Road. China will be our gateway to international markets”— Zabihullah Mujahid pic.twitter.com/GWHrWKWBKe — 念真 Nian Zhen (@Xinhua_88) September 2,…