Pakistan and China Relations

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Brief History

China got independence in 1949, two years later than Pakistan. In 1950, Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize People’s Republic of China. Both the countries started their diplomatic ties in 1951. It was in 1956 when Pakistani Prime Minister Huseyn Suhrawardy signed the treaty of friendship with the Chinese counterpart Zhou Enlai in Beijing.  It was Pakistan who arranged a meeting between USA and Pakistan. It’s better to say that Pakistan introduced China and US with each other.

In 1972 Pakistan helped in arranging a US President Richard Nixon’s visit to China. During 1978, the historic Karakoram Highway was officially opened which linked both countries through road. During all these years, China has helped Pakistan financially and technically both. Not only this, China has also helped Pakistan in establishing its defense structure. A joint venture building the famous Al-Khalid Tank for Pakistan army was completed in 2001. In 2007, joint venture for manufacturing of JF-17 Thunder fighters jets was rolled out. China also helped Pakistan in overcoming the energy crisis by investing in the energy sector and providing technical help.  The latest and mega adventure of Pak-China friendship is CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor), the development of Gwadar sea port and connectivity with China under the OBOR (One Belt One Road) vision.  Under the same project, agricultural technology is also being introduced in Pakistan.

If we start counting the events in Pakistan and China history, we will find many and the counting will go on and on forever. The history provided here is to make the readers understand that how strong and cordial relationship both countries share with each other.

Today’s Status

Today, the Pak-China friendship is deeper than oceans, higher than Himalayas and sweeter than honey. Pakistan calls China it’s all weather friend. High majority of Pakistanis believe China is our true and trusted friend. It has helped Pakistan when ever Pakistan needed the most.

Today, not only the governments of both countries but the people of two countries are connecting with each other. Many nationals from Pakistan and China are marrying each other. This is something which normally didn’t happen in the past.  Pakistan’s tough times are still not over. With the strains between Pakistan and US, it is China which is urging the global community to recognize the efforts and sacrifices of Pakistan in war on terror. Pakistan and China’s relations are often compared to the US-Israel ties because of the support they give to each other.

Whenever we face tough time, China is there to back us. Pakistanis see Chinese as their brothers. Now there are news that Chinese giant Ali Baba is also entering Pakistan which will help in boosting the business affairs in the business sector. Jack Ma have shown much interest in Pakistan.

At the end I would pray that this friendship continues to grow and become exemplary in the world. Both countries are playing their role in making the region safer and peaceful. We wish Pakistan and China continue to rise.

Pakistan China Dosti Zindabad!!!

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