China, Central Asian countries to strengthen cooperation on Afghan issue, counterterrorism and diversify energy sources Yang Sheng Published: May 12, 2021 09:58 PM Updated: May 12, 2021 10:48 PM Security force members attend a training in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on April 21, 2021.Photo:Xinhua China and its Central Asian partners will strengthen cooperation on fighting "Three Evils" - terrorism, separatism and religious extremism - in the future to safeguard the regional peace and stability after US military troops withdraw from Afghanistan, as the pullout could leave chaotic situations and the region could become a breeding ground for "Three Evils," said Chinese experts, as the second China + Central Asia (C+C5) foreign ministers meeting took place.