A startling revelation from a former U.S. Special Forces weapons and intelligence specialist has cast a new light on American military operations in Afghanistan. The veteran, who remains unnamed but served in a critical liaison and research role at the U.S. embassy, alleges that during his 2009 and 2010 deployments, U.S. troops were engaged in activities that seemed to primarily safeguard Chinese mineral extraction routes.
The operative's duties had him deeply embedded in the operational planning and execution phases of military actions. "China has been there the entire time," he asserted, suggesting that the pattern of U.S. military operations was no coincidence but a strategic move to protect Chinese interests. The specialist's account describes a consistent alignment between the movements of U.S. forces and the security of routes utilized by Chinese mining companies.
When the pattern of operations became undeniable, the specialist raised his concerns with his command, as any diligent military officer would do. He compiled his observations into an official report, which he submitted through the proper channels, hoping to trigger an investigation or at least a conversation. However, despite following protocol, his report seemingly vanished into the ether, never to be acknowledged or addressed.
The operative's frustration is palpable as he reflects on a decade-long pattern of Chinese activity in Afghanistan, seemingly sanctioned by the government. His account paints a picture of U.S. Special Forces being strategically placed to protect areas that were of no apparent significance to American interests but critical to Chinese drilling operations.
These allegations gain further context with the knowledge that the China Metallurgical Group secured a substantial mining contract in Afghanistan in 2007. The $3 billion, 30-year lease paved the way for a major copper mining operation during a time of significant American military presence in the region.
While there is no direct confirmation available of military orders specifically directing the protection of Chinese mining operations, the financial connections between influential American political families and Chinese entities are well-documented. Rift News reported on the extensive historical ties between the Bush family and Chinese business and political interests, dating back to when George H.W. Bush was appointed chief of the Liaison Office to the People's Republic of China in 1974.
The Bush family's commercial relationships with China expanded significantly during George W. Bush's presidency, with family members leveraging political connections for lucrative business arrangements with Chinese companies. Notably, Neil Bush, George W. Bush's brother, secured a $400,000 annual consulting contract with a Chinese computer chip manufacturer and founded a foundation heavily funded by Chinese organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
As this story unfolds, it raises significant questions about the true objectives of American foreign policy and military engagement. If the allegations prove true, it suggests a complex web where military operations, foreign policy, and the financial interests of powerful American families intersect in troubling ways.
