May 03, 2025
Trump’s Claims: 9 Key Facts About China’s Alleged Occupation of Bagram Airbase
Bagram Airfield, located 60 km north of Kabul, is Afghanistan’s largest airbase and a highly strategic location
Originally built by the Soviet Union in the 1950s, Bagram was a key base during the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-89)
In 1959, U.S. President Eisenhower visited Bagram, marking the beginning of U.S. interest in the airfield
After the Soviet withdrawal, Bagram became a battleground between the Taliban and the Northern Alliance
Vehicles used for transporting violators may be seized, and illegal infiltrators will be deported and banned from Saudi Arabia for 10 years
Bagram became notorious for its role in the "war on terrorism," with reports of detainee abuse and torture
In 2020, the U.S. signed a deal with the Taliban for a full troop withdrawal, leading to the Taliban regaining control
The U.S. officially vacated Bagram on July 2, 2021, with the Taliban taking control on August 15, 2021
While under Taliban control, concerns about China’s growing influence in Afghanistan continue, with China recognizing the Taliban government
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