Pakistan has a long and symbiotic relationship with China. The long-standing ties between the two countries have been mutually supportive. A close identity of views and mutuality of interest remain the hallmark 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.
The Chinese leadership has acknowledged Pakistan's steadfast support on key issues. Pakistan aided 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. During the Pakistan-Indian tensions in 2008, it indicated that it would support Pakistan. 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, and has been accused of giving nuclear technology to Pakistan.
Economic trade between Pakistan and China is at an all time high, and free trade zones have recently been established. In October 2009, Pakistan and China agreed to 'propel' trade between the two countries, where a Five Year Development program on increased economic trade was signed. China also agreed to further develop and boost Pakistan’s Mineral and Energy sector as well as broaden financial and banking sector cooperation.
Pak-China friendship is time -tested and progressing by leaps and bounds. The exemplary friendship between the two countries is higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the ocean. We all are proud of the friendship with China and it is in the heart of every individual no matter what government comes or goes. In this materialistic age, friendships are based on this new trend, but Pakistan’s friendship with China is above all such interests and the time has proved that the two countries enjoy commendable relations with each other. A close neighbor can be more helpful than a relative living far away. China and Pakistan are close neighboring countries linked with common rivers and mountains. The friendship between the two peoples is of long standing and has become even stronger as time goes by. We have been sympathizing with, understanding, supporting each other in international affairs and in the cause of national construction.
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