SCMP: China is ‘building a training camp in Afghanistan’ to fight terrorism
Beijing said to be fully funding the base in isolated Wakhan Corridor and may send hundreds of troops there
China has started building a training camp for Afghan troops in a narrow corridor that connects the two countries – a project Beijing is fully funding to help its neighbour improve counterterrorism efforts, sources close to the military said.
Once the camp is completed, the People’s Liberation Army is likely to send hundreds of military personnel – at least one battalion’s worth – to Afghanistan’s isolated Wakhan Corridor, one of the sources who is familiar with the matter told the South China Morning Post. A battalion usually has more than 500 troops.
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Update #1: China Building Military Training Base in Afghanistan - Report -- Sputnik
Update #2: With Rumored 'Training Camp,' China's Afghanistan Presence Set to Grow -- The Diplomat
WNU Editor: This is going to become more than just a "military training base". It is also China's first step to become more actively involved in Afghan affairs.
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ReplyDeleteWith China, there's no such thing as a free lunch. This will also be used to gain insights into their restive muslim areas and how to combat them. And last but not least, gaining footholds into various commodities.
This endeavor will be interesting to watch.
Methinks.
Roger,
ReplyDeleteI agree. China is definitely up to something.
Well obviously the middle east is a massive test range for new weapons. All these terrorists are ideal to test your latest drones, AI+smart targeting, precision bombs etc. Heck. .no one will complain if you test your latest laser weapons on terrorists.
ReplyDeleteThe middle east. Official weapons test range since 2001