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There are strong rumors that Chinese troops have landed at the US-held Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Taliban has denied the reports. The U.S. military says a car bomb had exploded at an Iraqi police recruiting center at Kisak, west of Baghdad. The air base has been in darkness for two months following the US withdrawal. But two days ago, the lights in Bagram were clear and locals testified that they could hear the noise of the plane and other things, which led to speculation that the Chinese Air Force might have arrived here. This was reinforced by media reports such as Russia Today that the presence of some foreign troops was there and that the possibility of China might be a priority.

But the Taliban denied the allegations. Omar Mansour, a spokesman for the Cultural Commission, said there were currently no foreign troops in Afghanistan. Mansoor said it was true that the lights at the airport were turned on but that it was not China but members of the Taliban.

But media outlets such as the Daily Mail confirm that China arrived at the airport. They say the Taliban have not yet acquired the capability to bring electricity back to the airport and fly various aircraft. A month ago, there were reports that China was targeting Bagram. It was reported that China was considering how the Bagram airbase would be used for its industrial, military and diplomatic purposes and was going to start a study on it. Despite China’s denials, international experts say China believes it can strike a blow at the US by gaining Bagram, the U.S.’s stronghold in Afghanistan.

The air base near the ancient city of Bagram in Afghanistan’s Parwan province was the largest U.S. air base in Afghanistan. The U.S. was able to gain control of the troubled Afghan-Pakistani border via an air base 40 kilometers from Kabul.

The air base, which can handle large warplanes and cargo, was controlled by the 455th Expeditionary Wing of the U.S. Air Force. The base was built in 1959 with US assistance during the height of the Cold War. Dwight Eisenhower, then president of the United States, was in Baghdad. The massive runway was built here in 1976. The base then remained under the control of the Afghan Air Force for four years. Later it came under Soviet control. After the departure of the Soviet Union, various groups controlled the airbase. In 1999, control of the base was partially in the hands of the Taliban and the Northern Alliance. In 2000, the Taliban gained complete control. Later during the war, the U.S. military controlled the base and brought about major developments there.

English Summary: Taliban deny presence of Chinese troops at Bagram Airfield