Celebrating 75 Years of China-Pakistan Diplomatic Relations
This article commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, established on May 21, 1951. Authored by Tang Mengsheng, Founding Director of the Center for Pakistan Studies at Peking University, the piece highlights the enduring "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership" between the two nations. It traces key historical milestones, including Pakistan being the first Islamic country to recognize the People's Republic of China, the peaceful resolution of boundary issues in the 1960s, and early trade and transport agreements. The text emphasizes mutual support during critical international moments, such as Pakistan's backing of China's UN seat restoration in 1971. Described as a bond "higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans," the relationship is portrayed as a model of stability and mutual benefit despite global shifts. The article also references major collaborative projects like the Karakoram Highway and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), illustrating how decades of cooperation have forged a resilient friendship that transcends typical state-to-state interactions.
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Celebrating 75 Years of China-Pakistan Diplomatic Relations
This article commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, established on May 21, 1951. Authored by Tang Mengsheng, Founding Director of the Center for Pakistan Studies at Peking University, the piece highlights the enduring "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership" between the two nations. It traces key historical milestones, including Pakistan being the first Islamic country to recognize the People's Republic of China, the peaceful resolution of boundary issues in the 1960s, and early trade and transport agreements. The text emphasizes mutual support during critical international moments, such as Pakistan's backing of China's UN seat restoration in 1971. Described as a bond "higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans," the relationship is portrayed as a model of stability and mutual benefit despite global shifts. The article also references major collaborative projects like the Karakoram Highway and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), illustrating how decades of cooperation have forged a resilient friendship that transcends typical state-to-state interactions.
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