Posted 11/25/2023, 3:43:00 PM
Pakistani Taliban Demands 'Tax' from China or Threatens Attacks on Belt and Road Projects
- Pakistani Taliban threatens to attack Chinese Belt and Road projects unless 5% "tax" is paid
- Threats part of extortion campaign targeting those involved in CPEC, China's flagship infrastructure project
- Chinese engineers and workers have come under attack before, killing workers
- Security risks to Chinese investments a reason for declining CPEC momentum
- Pakistani Taliban has resurged since Taliban regained power in Afghanistan, increasing attacks