Why are Chinese workers dying on the Afghan-Tajik border? - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

In this episode of Eastern Express, we examine the deadly attacks along the Afghan–Tajik border that left five Chinese workers dead – a flashpoint where mining interests, militant networks, and regional power plays collide.

We follow the trail from remote gold-mining sites to drone strikes in the mountains, asking who – if anyone – truly controls this volatile frontier. We break down the conflicting narratives: reports of possible Russian involvement, firm denials from Dushanbe, and the Taliban’s fragile promises of “cooperation” while armed groups continue to move freely.

This episode cuts through the smoke and competing claims to reveal what lies behind the violence, why Chinese nationals are being targeted, and how the shifting balance between Russia, China and local militants is reshaping security across Central Asia.