China's eyes are on Afghanistan's Bagram airbase, speculation about the presence of PLA

Posted on 4th Oct 2021 by rohit kumar

There are frequent reports in the local media of Afghanistan about the presence of Chinese troops at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban have denied these reports. The Taliban have called all media reports false and baseless saying that PLA personnel are present at this base.

 

Omar Mansoor, a member of the Taliban's Culture Commission, has told that there are no foreign troops present in Afghanistan anywhere, including China. ANI quoted Tolo News as saying that on Saturday night, the local people saw the light for the first time after the departure of American troops from here. Let us tell you that on August 30, America's last plane flew from Afghanistan with its soldiers. Since then the Bagram airbase was empty. Even since then it was shrouded in darkness.

 

However, Mansoor also says that the lights of Bagram Airbase have been lit by members of the Taliban, due to which now this airbase is once again seen bathed in floodlight. The local people even say that here they have not only seen the lights lit but the planes have also been seen standing. This is the reason why the market of speculation about the presence of China's PLA here is very hot. Russia Today has also said that the finger is constantly pointing towards China regarding these speculations. However, there is no confirmation of these reports so far.

 

A major reason for these speculations is that in September itself, analysts said that China's eyes are on the Bagram airbase. This base was previously occupied by American soldiers. Analysts also say that through this base, China also wants to make its edge in this entire region and also wants to answer America somewhere. Senior writer Paul D. Shinkman has said in an article for US News that the government of China and the Taliban have friendly relations and now they not only want to increase their growth in this area but through this they also answer to America. wants.

 

The Chinese side has also expressed seriousness about the fact that it should deploy its troops and its economic development officers at the Bagram airbase. Let us tell you that Bagram Airbase has been the center of America's presence for the last two decades. At the same time, China wants to take full advantage of the situation that has arisen after his departure. China is also getting full support from the Taliban in making its plans successful here. The Taliban has openly said that it wants to be a participant in the economic corridor being built by China. China has resorted to money only to ensnare the new government of Afghanistan.

 

Significantly, China has spoken of billions of dollars in aid to the Taliban government. There have been several meetings between the two before and after the Taliban's occupation of Afghanistan. However, China says that it is helping the Taliban for Afghanistan only based on humanity. But most countries believe that China is engaged in making its hold in this entire region for this. Bagram Airport is also a link to it. If there is any truth in the news in the local media, then it can also be a matter of concern for India.