Beijing: The Chinese Embassy has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens and companies near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border to evacuate immediately due to a worsening security situation.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy described the security environment in the border region as “complex and severe.” It highlighted a series of attacks on Chinese nationals last November that caused significant casualties and warned that further attacks against Chinese companies and citizens could not be ruled out.

The embassy noted recent incidents targeting Chinese-run gold mining companies in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces, resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage to machinery and equipment. Citizens and enterprises were urged to closely monitor the situation, strengthen safety measures, and evacuate in an orderly manner. The advisory also instructed reporting any unusual activity or emergencies immediately to local authorities and the Chinese Embassy, providing emergency contact numbers for urgent situations.

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On November 27, 2025, three Chinese workers were killed in Tajikistan in an attack launched from Afghanistan near the border, according to Tajik authorities.

Muslim-majority Tajikistan has expressed concerns about cross-border militancy since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. President Emomali Rahmon has openly criticized the Taliban and urged them to respect the rights of ethnic Tajiks, who make up roughly a quarter of Afghanistan’s population.

Despite tensions, Tajikistan has maintained limited engagement with Afghanistan, including diplomatic contacts, border trade, and electricity supplies. In December, Tajik state media reported an armed clash on the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border that left five people dead, including two Tajik border guards. Tajikistan demanded an apology from Kabul, accusing Afghan authorities of failing to ensure border security.