Pakistan and China have reached a 'new broad consensus' to strengthen their strategic partnership, focusing on CPEC and Gwadar Port development. The joint statement came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded a visit to Beijing, with Pakistan seeking investment while also mediating the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Both sides also reaffirmed the One-China principle and condemned the use of Afghan territory by militant groups.

May 26, 2026

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75 Years of China-Pakistan Relations: 'Iron Brothers' Built on Strategic Foundations

The 75-year-old relationship between Pakistan and China, from a secret land deal to nuclear cooperation, is built on shared strategic interests, particularly counterbalancing India. While hailed as an 'all-weather friendship,' the relationship is transactional and faces new challenges.

May 21, 2026