The Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan has issued an urgent advisory urging Chinese citizens and companies in the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border region to evacuate amid worsening security conditions.
In a statement on Wednesday, the embassy described the situation in the border area as “complex and severe,” noting that a series of attacks on Chinese nationals last November resulted in significant casualties. It warned that further attacks on Chinese companies and citizens could not be ruled out.
The embassy highlighted recent security incidents involving Chinese-operated gold mining companies in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces, which led to deaths, injuries, and damage to machinery and equipment.
The advisory called on Chinese citizens and businesses in the affected areas to closely monitor developments, enhance security measures, and evacuate in an orderly manner.
It also advised Chinese nationals to immediately report any unusual activity or emergencies to local authorities and the Chinese Embassy.
The embassy also provided emergency contact numbers for use if required.
On November 27, 2025, three Chinese workers in Tajikistan were killed in an attack launched from Afghanistan near the border, according to Tajik authorities.
Muslim-majority Tajikistan, one of the poorest former Soviet republics, has expressed concern about cross-border militancy since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
President Emomali Rahmon, who has been in power since 1992, has been openly critical of the Taliban and has urged them to respect the rights of ethnic Tajiks, who make up roughly a quarter of Afghanistan’s population.
Despite tensions, Tajikistan has also maintained limited engagement with Afghanistan, including diplomatic contacts, border trade and electricity supplies.
In December, Tajik state media reported that five people were killed in an armed clash on the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border, including two Tajik border guards.
As a result, Tajikistan sought an apology from Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of failing to meets its obligations to ensure security along the border.
Source: Express Tribune
