Balance of Power: China Extends Its Reach
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Afghanistan has long been known as the “Graveyard of Empires.”
Conquerors like the Persians, Mongols, Brits and Russians all packed up and left — just as the U.S. has tried to do. Next in line to try its luck may be China.