In a bold move, China has set its sights on Afghanistan's vast mineral riches, particularly its unparalleled lithium reserves, as it seeks to secure a $10 billion deal that could reshape the global economy. With the country's mineral wealth estimated at a staggering $1 trillion, including the world's largest lithium deposit, China views this as a strategic opportunity to meet the soaring demand for lithium driven by the rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and advanced technologies. This move, however, has not gone unnoticed by other major players, most notably Saudi Arabia, as both nations vie to become the primary beneficiary of Afghanistan's mineral wealth. As geopolitical tensions intensify, the region has become a hotspot of resource diplomacy, with China's ambitions and Saudi Arabia's concerns intertwining in a race to gain access to Afghanistan's untapped treasure trove. The outcome of this power play will have profound implications for the global energy landscape and the positioning of China and Saudi Arabia in the emerging clean energy revolution.

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