Ans:Pak-China Relations:
1. People’s Republic of China is a great neighbour of Pakistan, whose borders
touch the northern regions of Pakistan. When it was declared a republic in
1949, Pakistan immediately recognized it.
2. The Pak-China friendly relations started and since 1954-55, both the
countries have been close friends with each other. Their friendship is based
on the sincere emotions of the people. A sincere harmony developed
between the two nations. China has always proved itself to be a
friend in war and peace.
dependable
3. Pakistan extended full support to China for making it a permanent member
4. Pakistan provided every possible political, diplomatic and moral support to
of the Security Council.
China during its war with India in 1962.
5. China morally, politically, diplomatically, strategically and financially
6. After the atomic blast by India in 1974, China and Pakistan adopted a similar
supported Pakistan in its war against India in 1965 and 1971.
nuclear policy. Both emphasized that the Indian Ocean should be declared a
nuclear-free zone. Both countries signed the nuclear pact in 1986 and China
extended financial and technical cooperation.
7. The Silk Route (Karakoram Highway) nearly 887km was constructed with the
help of China which became a symbol and glowing example of Pak-China
friendship.
8. Many defence agreements were signed between China and Pakistan
according to which China helped Pakistan in the construction of Kamra
the construction of the Heavy Industry Electrical Complex in Khyber
Complex and Pakistan Wah Ordnance Factory. It gave Rs. 273 million for
Pakhtunkhwa,
9. In 2013, the Prime Minister of Pakistan visited China. During this tour,
different agreements in many departments between both countries were
signed including the power sector,
10. The Prime Minister of Pakistan made visits to China in 2018 and 2019.
During these visits many agreements were signed between the two
countries. In the present age, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is
very important in order to Pak-China relations.