The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian, denied data from The Telegraph that the PRC is building a military base in Tajikistan. RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
«I am not aware of the situation you mentioned, but I can confidently say that China always adheres to an independent, peaceful foreign policy and does not have any military bases in Central Asia,» he said.
According to The Telegraph, the facility has been under construction for 10 years in a remote area at an altitude of 3,962 meters above sea level. There are troops from both countries at the base. However, the governments of China and Tajikistan deny this information.
