China–Pakistan relations

Pakistan–China relations

Pakistan
China
Diplomatic Mission
Pakistani Embassy, Beijing Chinese Embassy, Islamabad
Envoy
Ambassador Masood Khalid Ambassador Sun Weidong

China–Pakistan relations began in 1950 when Pakistan was among the first countries to end official diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan and recognize the PRC. Since then, both countries have placed considerable importance on the maintenance of an extremely close and supportive relationship[1][2][3] and the two countries have regularly exchanged high-level visits resulting in a variety of agreements. The PRC has provided economic, military and technical assistance to Pakistan and each considers the other a close strategic ally.[4][5] The relationship has recently been the subject of renewed attention due to the publication of a new book, The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics, which is the first extensive treatment of the relationship since the 1970s.

Bilateral relations have evolved from an initial Chinese policy of neutrality to a partnership with a smaller but militarily powerful Pakistan. Diplomatic relations were established in 1950, military assistance began in 1966, a strategic alliance was formed in 1972 and economic co-operation began in 1979. China has become Pakistan’s largest supplier of arms and its third-largest trading partner.[6][7] Recently, both nations have decided to cooperate in improving Pakistan's civil nuclear power sector.[8]

According to Pew Research Center in 2014, Pakistanis have the most favorable view of China after China itself.[9] Maintaining close relations with China is a central part of Pakistan's foreign policy. China supported Pakistan's opposition to the Soviet Union's intervention in Afghanistan and is perceived by Pakistan as a regional counterweight to NATO and the United States. In addition, Pakistan was one of only two countries, alongside Cuba, to offer crucial support for the PRC in after the Tiananmen protests of 1989. China and Pakistan also share close military relations, with China supplying a range of modern armaments to the Pakistani defense forces. China supports Pakistan's stance on Kashmir while Pakistan supports China on the issues of Xinjiang, Tibet, and Taiwan. Military cooperation has deepened with joint projects producing armaments ranging from fighter jets to guided missile frigates.

Chinese cooperation with Pakistan has reached economic high points, with substantial Chinese investment in Pakistani infrastructural expansion including the Pakistani deep-water port at Gwadar. Both countries have an ongoing free trade agreement. Pakistan has served as China's main bridge between Muslim countries. Pakistan also played an important role in bridging the communication gap between China and the West by facilitating the 1972 Nixon visit to China. The relations between Pakistan and China have been described by Pakistan's ambassador to China as higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, stronger than steel, dearer than eyesight, sweeter than honey, and so on. [10] According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Pakistan is China's biggest arms buyer, counting for nearly 47% of Chinese arms exports.[11] According to a 2014 BBC World Service Poll, 75% of Pakistanis view China's influence positively with only 15% expressing a negative view. In the Asia Pacific region, Chinese people hold third most positive opinions of Pakistan's influence in the world, behind Indonesia and Pakistan itself.[12]

Background

JF-17 Thunder.
Karakoram Highway connects the two states, it is also sometimes referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Buddhist monks from the area of what is now present day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan were involved in the Silk Road transmission of Buddhism to Han dynasty China. The Han dynasty's Protectorate of the Western Regions bordered the Kushan Empire. Faxian traveled in what is now modern day Pakistan.

Pakistan has a long and strong relationship with China. The long-standing ties between the two countries have been mutually beneficial. A close identity of views and mutual interests remain the centre-point of bilateral ties. Since the 1962 Sino-Indian War, Pakistan has supported China on most issues of importance to the latter, especially those related to the question of China's sovereignty like Taiwan, Xinjiang, and Tibet and other sensitive issues such as human rights.[13]

The Chinese leadership has acknowledged Pakistan's steadfast support on key issues. Pakistan helped China in reestablishing formal ties with the West, where they helped make possible the 1972 Nixon visit to China. Pakistan has collaborated with China in extensive military and economic projects, seeing China as a counterweight to India and the United States. Pakistan has also served as a conduit for China's influence in the Muslim world.

China also has a consistent record of supporting Pakistan in regional issues. Pakistan's military depends heavily on Chinese armaments, and joint projects of both economic and militaristic importance are ongoing. China has supplied equipment to support Pakistan's nuclear program.

Diplomatic relations

JF-17 Thunder.
Henry Kissinger was on a secret mission to China facilitated by the Government of Pakistan, a fact known to very few people including Ambassador Hilaly.

Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China were established on 21 May 1951, shortly after the Republic Of China lost power in the Mainland in 1949.[14] While initially ambivalent towards the idea of a Communist country on its borders, Pakistan hoped that China would serve as a counterweight to Indian influence. India had recognized China a year before, and Indian Prime Minister Nehru also hoped for closer relations with the Chinese. However, with escalating border tensions leading to the 1962 Sino-Indian war, China and Pakistan aligned with each other in a joint effort to counter Indian encroachment. One year after China's border war with India, Pakistan ceded the Trans-Karakoram Tract to China to end border disputes and improve diplomatic relations.

Since then, an informal alliance that initially consisted of joint Indian opposition has grown into a lasting relationship that has benefited both nations on the diplomatic, economic and military frontiers. Along with diplomatic support, Pakistan served as a conduit for China to open up to the West. China has in turn provided extensive economic aid and political support to Pakistan.

Disputed territory ceded to China in 1963.

Since the two sides established their "all-weather diplomatic relations", there has been frequent exchanges between the two countries' leadership and peoples. For example, former Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai received warm welcomes in all of his four visits to Pakistan. When Zhou died in 1976, then Pakistani's Ambassador to China rushed to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 8 in the morning without appointment. Upon arriving at the ministry, the ambassador cried due to his grief in front of Chinese diplomats. In 2004, a road in Pakistani capital Islamabad leading to the Diplomatic Enclave was named "Zhou Enlai Road". It is the first road in Pakistan that is named after foreign leaders. On 27 May 1976, then Chinese leader Mao Zedong, aged 83, received his last foreign guest Pakistani president Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto despite his illness.[15] On 22 May 2013, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's airplane was escorted by six JF-17 Thunder jets, jointly developed by the two countries, as it entered Pakistani airspace.[16] The premier was also received by both Pakistani president and prime minister upon his arrival at the airport. On 20 April 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pakistan as his first foreign visit of the year, also the first by a Chinese president in 9 years. Before his arrival, he published an article praising the friendship on Pakistani newspapers like Jang. The Chinese president compared visiting Pakistan with visiting his brother's home.[17] Like previous visit by Premier Li, the airplane was escorted by 8 JF-17 Thunder jets. Xi was given a grand welcome upon his arrival at Noor Khan airbase, a 21-gun salute and guard of honour was presented to him.[18]

When I was young, I heard many touching stories about Pakistan and the friendship between our two countries. To name just a few, I learned that the Pakistani people were working hard to build their beautiful country, and that Pakistan opened an air corridor for China to reach out to the world and supported China in restoring its lawful seat in the United Nations. The stories have left me with a deep impression. I look forward to my upcoming state visit to Pakistan.
— Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China before his 2015 visit to Pakistan, [19]

Pakistan's military initially depended almost entirely on American armaments and aid, which was increased during the covert U.S. support of Islamic militants in the Soviet war in Afghanistan. America under US President Richard Nixon supported Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.[20] However, the period following the Soviet withdrawal and the dissolution of the Soviet Union led indirectly to the increasing realignment of America with the previously pro-Soviet India. The Pressler Amendment in 1990 suspended all American military assistance and any new economic aid amidst concerns that Pakistan was attempting to develop a nuclear weapon.[21] Given the support that Pakistan had given them during the War in Afghanistan, many Pakistanis saw this as a betrayal that sold out Pakistani interests in favor of India. This belief was further strengthened as India had developed a nuclear weapon without significant American opposition, and Pakistan felt obligated to do the same. Consequently, the primarily geopolitical alliance between Pakistan and China has since 1990 branched out into military and economic cooperation, due to Pakistan's belief that America's influence and support in the region should be counterbalanced by the Chinese.

With the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, there is a general sentiment in Pakistan to adopt a foreign policy which favors China over the United States.[22] Washington has been accused deserting Pakistan in favor of a policy that favors stronger relations with India, while Pakistan sees China as a more reliable ally over the long term.[23]

Since 9/11, Pakistan has increased the scope of Chinese influence and support by agreeing to a number of military projects, combined with extensive economic support and investment from the Chinese.

Military relations

JF-17 Thunder.
The JF-17 Thunder is a joint Pakistan-China project.

There are strong military ties between People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.[24] This alliance between two neighbouring Asian nations is significant geo-politically. The strong military ties primarily aim to counter regional Indian and American influence, and was also to repel Soviet influence in the area. In recent years this relationship has strengthened through ongoing military projects and agreements between Pakistan and China.

Since 1962, China has been a steady source of military equipment to the Pakistani Army, helping establish munition factories, providing technological assistance and modernizing existing facilities.[25]

Hongdu JL-8 is co-produced by both Pakistan and China.

Most recently, the Chinese Chengdu J-10B fighter was compared to its closest American counterpart, the Lockheed Martin F-16C Block 52/60, the most advanced F-16, for orders on either aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force, resulting in the wins of the Chinese Chengdu J-10B. Accordingly, the Chengdu J-10B had more advanced technology such as its radar and OLS targeting system, and its new generation stealthy features, such as its DSI intake gave it an edge over the Lockheed Martin F-16.

China and Pakistan are involved in several projects to enhance military and weaponry systems, which include the joint development of the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, K-8 Karakorum advance training aircraft, a tailor made training aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force based on the Chinese domestic Hongdu L-15, space technology, AWACS systems, Al-Khalid tanks, which China granted license production and tailor made modifications based on the initial Chinese Type 90 and/or MBT-2000. The Chinese has designed tailor made advanced weapons for Pakistan, making it a strong military power in the Asian region. The armies have a schedule for organising joint military exercises.[26]

China is the largest investor in Pakistan's Gwadar Deep Sea Port, which is strategically located at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz.[27] It is viewed warily by both America and India as a possible launchpad for the Chinese Navy, giving them the ability to launch submarines and warships in the Indian Ocean. China has recently pledged to invest nearly US 43 billion dollars.

China has offered Pakistan military aid in order to fight against terrorism in Pakistan. Pakistan has purchased military equipment from China in order to bolster their efforts against militants.[28]

If you love China, love Pakistan too.

Li Keqiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China[29]

In the past, China has played a major role in the development of Pakistan's nuclear infrastructure, especially when increasingly stringent export controls in Western countries made it difficult for Pakistan to acquire plutonium and uranium enriching equipment from elsewhere such as the Chinese help in building the Khushab reactor, which plays a key role in Pakistan's production of plutonium. A subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation contributed in Pakistan's efforts to expand its uranium enrichment capabilities by providing 5,000 custom made ring magnets, which are a key component of the bearings that facilitate the high-speed rotation of centrifuges. China has also provided technical and material support in the completion of the Chashma Nuclear Power Complex and plutonium reprocessing facility, which was built in the mid-1990s.[30] China has become increasing concerned about al-Qaeda linked terrorism originating in Pakistan and sought help to set up military bases on Pakistani soil to deal with the problem.[31]

On January 26, 2015, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a conclusion of a two-day visit of Raheel Sharif to Beijing called Pakistan China's 'irreplaceable, all-weather friend'. Sharif also met Yu Zhengsheng, Meng Jianzhu and Xu Qiliang.[32] On April 19, 2015, China concluded sale of eight conventional submarines worth $5bn, biggest ever arms sale by China in its history.[33]

Economic relations

Zong is Pakistan's first and only 4G operator

Economic trade between Pakistan and China is increasing at a rapid pace and a free trade agreement has recently been signed. Military and technological transactions continue to dominate the economic relationship between the two nations, although in recent years China has pledged to vastly increase their investment in Pakistan's economy and infrastructure. Among other things, China has been helping to develop Pakistan's infrastructure through the building of power plants, roads and communication nodes. Current trade between both countries is at $9 billion, making China the second largest trade partner of Pakistan.[34]

Both countries are keen on strengthening the economic ties between the two, and have promised to 'propel' cross-border trade. This has led to investment in Pakistan's nascent financial and energy sectors, amidst a surge of Chinese investment designed to strengthen ties. Pakistan has in turn been granted free trade zones in China.[35]

The economic relationship between Pakistan and China is composed primarily of Chinese investment in Pakistani interests. China's increasing economic clout has enabled a wide variety of projects to be sponsored in Pakistan through Chinese credit. Pakistani investment in China is also encouraged, and cross-border trade remains fluid.[23]

In 2011 China Kingho Group canceled a $19 billion mining deal because of security concerns.[36]

On 26 April, China Mobile announced $ 1 billion of investment in Pakistan in telecommunication infrastructure and training of its officials within a period of three years.[37] The announcement came a day after China Mobile subsidy Zong emerged as the highest bidder in the 3G auction, claiming a 10 MHz 3G band licence, qualifying for the 4G licence.[38]

On 22 April 2015, According to China Daily, China released its first overseas investment project under the One Belt, One Road for developing a hydropower station near Jhelum.[39]

China–Pakistan Economic Corridor

Gwadar Port.

Pak-China Economic Corridor is under construction. It will connect Pakistan with China and the Central Asian countries with highway connecting Kashgar to Khunjrab and Gwadar.[40] Gwadar port in southern Pakistan will serve as the trade nerve center for China, as most of its trade especially that of oil will be done through the port, which is already controlled by Beijing.[41] Currently, sixty percent of China’s oil must be transported by ship from the Persian Gulf to the only commercial port in China, Shanghai, a distance of more than 16,000 kilometres. The journey takes two to three months, during which time the ships are vulnerable to pirates, bad weather, political rivals and other risks. Using Gwadar port instead will reduce the distance these ships must travel and will also enable oil transfers to be made year-round. On 20 April 2015, Xi Jinping arrived in Pakistan and signed agreements valued at $28 billion which includes hydro, wind and solar energy projects in Pakistan, with China's government providing concessional loans for infrastructure projects.[42]

Views

External video
Pakistan lands $46 billion investment from China.

The support with which China and Pakistan give each other is considered significant in global diplomacy, and has been compared to Israel – United States relations.[43] In 2010, when a US delegate confronted a Chinese diplomat about Beijing's uncompromising support for Pakistan, the Chinese reportedly responded: "Pakistan is our Israel."[44] According to a Pew survey of Pakistan public opinion in 2010, 84 percent of respondents said they had a favorable view of China and 16 percent had a favorable view of the United States. These results showed that Pakistan is the most pro-China country in the world.[45] Similarly, the Chinese state-run media has portrayed Pakistan in a favorable light in regional issues. In 2013, this figure increased to 90% of Pakistanis having a favorable view of China.[46]

Pakistan and China have long praised the close ties the two countries have with each other. China has been referred to by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf as their "time-tested and all-weather friend", while in return Chinese president Hu Jintao has referred to Pakistan as "a good friend and partner".[47] These statements are noted by some observers as occurring after Pakistani relations with the United States or India have become strained, such as after Osama Bin Laden was killed by American forces without Pakistan's prior permission.[23]

On July 2013, Pew Research Center as part of there Global Attitudes Project declared Pakistan to have the most positive view of China in the world, according to the research 81% of Pakistanis responded favorable to China. On the other hand, only 11% of Pakistanis had favorable view on United States, lowest in the world.[48][49]

Pakistan, with its strategic position, natural resources and warm-water ports, has long been an ally of Beijing. The Chinese see the south Asian state, the closest they have to a friend both in south Asia and in the Islamic world, as important to the security and development of their western, predominantly Muslim provinces, and as a useful aide in efforts to counter the influence of India. In recent years, links have grown closer.

The Guardian [50]

The author of the book The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics concludes the book by 'connecting the bilateral relationship to broader themes in Chinese foreign policy. On the one hand, Pakistan is both a Chinese pawn (against India) and platform for power projection, but there are limits to this approach. For instance, as Small notes, 'Beijing's counterterrorism strategy has been essentially parasitic on the United States being a more important target for transnational militant groups than China'. It's unclear how long that can last.'[51]

if there were recriminations they were not made public. Indeed China's ties with Pakistan, which were established during Mao's rule and are based on shared hostility towards India, thrive on many common interests. A long history of secret deals between their two armies--overrides the problems with Islamic extremism.

Andrew Small, the author of The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics [52]

Issues

The ETIM is a Waziri based mujahedeen organization that is said to be allied with the Taliban,[53] which has received funding from India.[54] As these militants are labeled as terrorists from the Chinese province of Xinjiang, Pakistan's inability to prevent this is a potential source of conflict.[55][56]

The U.S. War On Terror has the Chinese wary of U.S. influence in the region, and as Pakistan is a US ally and major recipient of US military and economic aid, China is obligated to step up its support in order to maintain its influence in the region.

Timeline

Pakistan embassy in Beijing, China.
People Republic of China PRC Tower in Karachi (left) has offices of many Chinese corporations.

Important events:

1950 – Pakistan becomes the third non-communist country, and first Muslim one, to recognize the People's Republic of China.
1951 – Beijing and Karachi establish diplomatic relations.
1963 – Pakistan cedes the Trans-Karakoram Tract to China, ending border disputes.
1970 – Pakistan helps the U.S. arrange the 1972 Nixon visit to China.
1978 – The Karakoram Highway linking the mountainous Northern Pakistan with Western China officially opens.
1980s – China and the U.S. provide support through Pakistan to the Afghan guerillas fighting Soviet forces.
1986 – China and Pakistan reach a comprehensive nuclear co-operation agreement.
1996 – Chinese President Jiang Zemin pays a state visit to Pakistan.
1999 – A 300-megawatt nuclear power plant, built with Chinese help in Punjab province, is completed.
2001 – A joint-ventured Chinese-Pakistani tank, the MBT-2000 (Al-Khalid) MBT is completed.
2002 – The building of the Gwadar deep sea port begins, with China as the primary investor.
2003 – Pakistan and China signed a $110 million contract for the construction of a housing project on Multan Road in Lahore[57]
2007 – The Sino-Pakistani joint-ventured multirole fighter aircraft – the JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Fierce Dragon) is formally rolled out.
2008 – Pakistan welcomes the Chinese Olympic Torch in an Islamabad sports stadium, under heavy guard amidst security concerns.[47]
2008 – China and Pakistan sign a free trade agreement.
2008 – Pakistan and China to build a railway through the Karakoram Highway, in order to link China's rail network to Gwadar Port.
2008 – The F-22P frigate, comes into service with the Pakistani Navy.[58]
2009 – The ISI arrest several suspected Uyghur terrorists seeking refuge in Pakistan.
2010 – Pakistan and China conduct a joint anti-terrorism drill.
2010 – China donates $260 million in dollars to flood hit Pakistan and sends 4 military rescue helicopters to assist in rescue operations.
2010 – Wen Jiabao visits Pakistan. More than 30 billion dollars worth of deals were signed.[59]
2011 – Pakistan is expected to buy air-to-air SD 10 missiles from China for its 250 JF 17 thunder fighter fleet
2013 – Management of Gwadar port is handed over to state-run Chinese Overseas Port Holdings after previously being managed by Singapore’s PSA International,[60] and it becomes a matter of great concern for India.[61]
2013 – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits Pakistan. Trade between China and Pakistan hit a 12-month figure of $12 billion for the first time in 2012.[62]
2013 – On 5 July 2013, Pakistan and China approved the Pak-China Economic corridor which will link Pakistan’s Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea and Kashghar in Xinjiang in northwest China. The $18 billion project will also includes the construction of a 200km-long tunnel.[63][64]
2013 – On 24 December 2013, China announced a commitment $6.5 billion to finance the construction of a major nuclear power project in Karachi, the project which will have two reactors with a capacity of 1,100 megawatts each.[65]
2014 – Chinese Premier announced investment of $31.5 billion in Pakistan mainly in countries energy, infrastructure and port expansion for Gwadar. According to The Express Tribune initially projects worth $15–20 billion will be started which include Lahore-Karachi motorway, Gwadar Port expansion and energy sector projects will be launched in Gadani and six coal projects near Thar coalfield. The newspaper further claimed that the government has also handed over to Pakistan Army the task of providing fool-proof security to Chinese officials in Balochistan, Pakistan in a bid to address Beijing’s concerns and execute the investment plan in the province, which will get 38% of the funds.[66]
2014 – On 22 May 2014, The governments of Pakistan and China on Thursday signed an agreement to start a metro train project in Lahore, Express News reported. The 27.1 kilometres long track – named Orange Line – will be built at the cost of $1.27 billion.[67]
2014 – On 8 November 2014, Pakistan and China signed 19 agreements particularly relating to China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, China pledged a total investment worth of $42 billion. While Pakistan pledged to help China in its fight concerning the Xinjiang conflict.[68]
2015 – On 20 April 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by the First Lady and a delegation of high-level officials and businessmen, visits Pakistan. It is the first visit to Pakistan by a Chinese president after a gap of 9 years and the first foreign trip of Xi in 2015. 51 Memorandums of Understanding are signed, including the plan of "Pakistan China Economic Corridor".[69]
2015 – Pakistan began circulating the Rs. 20 coin with the Pakistan and China flags to commemorate the countries' lasting friendship.

See also

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ "Pakistani PM hails China as his country's 'best friend'". BBC News. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  2. ↑ Masood, Salman (13 October 2008). "Pakistan President to Visit China, a Valued Ally". New York Times. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  3. ↑ "China-Pakistan relations". China Daily. Retrieved 14 November 2006.
  4. ↑ "Pakistan cements China ties amid tension with U.S". CNN. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  5. ↑ "China, Pakistan joined in bonds of brotherhood". People's Daily. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  6. ↑ "Pakistan wants China to build it a naval base". Dawn.com. Reuters. 21 May 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  7. ↑ "China to Fast-Track Jets for Pakistan". Thecommongood.net. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "China says Pakistan nuclear deal 'peaceful'". BBC. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  9. ↑ Opinion of China Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of China?
  10. ↑ "Sweet as can be?". The Economist. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  11. ↑ Trends in international arms transfers, 2013 Siemon T. Wezeman and Pieter D. Wezeman
  12. ↑ http://www.globescan.com/images/images/pressreleases/bbc2014_country_ratings/2014_country_rating_poll_bbc_globescan.pdf
  13. ↑ "Eager Eyes Fixed on Eurasia Russia and Its Neighbors in Crisis Russia and Its Neighbors in Crisis, Edited by IWASHITA Akihiro, Slavic Research Center, p 212" (PDF). Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  14. ↑ Pakistan and China Relations
  15. ↑ "中国与巴基斯坦高层交往的5则小故事". People's Daily China. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  16. ↑ "China media: Li Keqiang's Pakistan visit". BBC. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "解读：习近平为何说访巴就像到自己兄弟家中探访？". People's Daily China. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  18. ↑ "Chinese president's visit to usher in new era of development: PM". DAWN News. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  19. ↑ Xi Jinping on Pakistan: 'I Feel as if I Am Going to Visit the Home of my Own Brother'
  20. ↑ Shalom, Stephen R., The Men Behind Yahya in the Indo-Pak War of 1971
  21. ↑ "Larry Pressler". Historycommons.org. 29 March 1993. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  22. ↑ Global Security and Pakistan Foreign Policy Makers Urged to tie strongly with China compared to US
  23. 1 2 3 "Pakistan cements China ties amid tension with U.S". CNN. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  24. ↑ Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA (19 June 2010). "Pakistan enjoys strong defense ties with China". IRNA – Islamic Republic News Agency. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  25. ↑ Afridi, Jamal; Bajoria, Jayshree (6 July 2010). "China-Pakistan Relations". Backgrounder. Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  26. ↑ "Al Khalid MBT-2000 / Type 2000 Main Battle Tank". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  27. ↑ Niazi, Tarique (28 February 2005). "Gwadar: China's Naval Outpost on the Indian Ocean". Association for Asian Research. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  28. ↑ "China offers Pakistan military aid to fight terrorism". Zee News Ltd. 26 April 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  29. ↑ China media: Li Keqiang's Pakistan visit
  30. ↑ "Pakistan Nuclear Weapons: A Brief History of Pakistan's Nuclear Program". Strategic Security Project. Federation of American Scientists. 11 December 2002. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  31. ↑ "China seeks military bases in Pak's restive tribal region." PTI, 26 October 2011.
  32. ↑ Pakistan an 'irreplaceable' friend, Chinese foreign minister tells army chief
  33. ↑ Xi Jinping's sale of submarines to Pakistan raises risk of Indian Ocean nuclear clash
  34. ↑ "'Trade with China reaches $8.6 billion'".
  35. ↑ "China, Pakistan service trade agreement to take effect next month". Xinhua. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  36. ↑ "US finds new friend in Uzbekistan after Pakistan fallout." Telegraph Media Group Limited, 30 September 2011.
  37. ↑ China Mobile to invest $ 1b in Pakistan
  38. ↑ Next-generation licence: Govt raises over $1.1 billion in spectrum auction
  39. ↑ Silk Road Fund makes first investment
  40. ↑ http://tribune.com.pk/story/591372/boosting-trade-pak-china-economic-corridor-plan-gets-premiers-go-ahead/
  41. ↑ Pak-China ties: Gawadar port one part of a larger plan
  42. ↑ China's Xi pours money into Pakistan, his 'all-weather' friend
  43. ↑ Thalif Deen. "China: 'Pakistan is our Israel' – Features". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  44. ↑ "Leading News Resource of Pakistan". Daily Times. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  45. ↑ "Pakistan-China ties to be strengthened in Wen visit". Reuters. 13 December 2010.
  46. ↑ "Could Pakistan bridge the U.S.-China divide? - by Ziad Haider | The AfPak Channel". Afpak.foreignpolicy.com. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  47. 1 2 "Olympic Torch Hits China-Friendly Pakistan". CBS. 11 February 2009.
  48. ↑ http://www.pewglobal.org/database/indicator/33/country/166/
  49. ↑ Pakistanis increasingly view China as postive over US
  50. ↑ Pakistan kept sweet by China's money – and shared strategic interests
  51. ↑ Book review: The China-Pakistan Axis
  52. ↑ China And Pakistan Are Geopolitical Friends
  53. ↑ http://waziristanhills.com/Taliban/MilitantOrganizations/EastTurkistanIslamicMovementETIM/tabid/141/language/en-GB/Default.aspx
  54. ↑ "'India helping terrorists in Pakistan'". Dawn News. 13 January 2015.
  55. ↑ "Hu Jintao urges Zardari to crush ETIM extremists". The Nation. 3 June 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  56. ↑ "Pakistan-China ties to be strengthened in Wen visit". Reuters. 13 December 2010.
  57. ↑ Khan, Bahzad Alam (16 December 2004). "China, Pakistan sign 7 accords in vital sectors: •Oil, gas exploration •high-level trade •Gwadar port improvement". Dawn. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  58. ↑ "Brothers in 'arms'? China gives warship to Pak". Press Trust of India (IBN Live). 31 July 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  59. ↑ Express, APP (18 December 2010). "Gilani, Jiabao inaugurate Pak-China Friendship Centre". APP. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  60. ↑ "Decision to hand over Gwadar port to China worries India", Dawn (newspaper), 7 February 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  61. ↑ "India 'concerned' over China running Gwadar port", The Express Tribune, 6 February 2013. Retrieved on 13 February 2013.
  62. ↑ "Chinese PM begins Pakistan visit". Thenews.com.pk. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  63. ↑ Development projects: Nawaz signs $18 bn tunnel deal with China
  64. ↑ Boosting trade: Pak-China economic corridor plan gets premier’s go-ahead
  65. ↑ China commits $6.5 billion for nuclear project in Pakistan- The Express Tribune
  66. ↑ Balochistan to receive big slice of Chinese funds
  67. ↑ Pakistan, China sign Lahore metro train agreement
  68. ↑ Pakistan wins $42b Chinese investment
  69. ↑ "Economic corridor in focus as Pakistan, China sign 51 MoUs". DAWN News. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Sunday, February 14, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.