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.
