A charter plane carrying 45 tons of Afghan pine nuts has taken off from Kabul Airport for China, marking the first trade activity between the two countries since the Taliban came to power. Despite not yet recognizing the Taliban government, China is resuming bilateral relations and delivering humanitarian aid for the winter. The Afghan Interim Government's Foreign Affairs Minister, Amir Khan Mutaki, expressed gratitude for China's support and requested cooperation for business visas. This is the first air trade deal between Afghanistan and China since the Taliban's entry into Kabul on August 15, 2021.