From Urdu-speaking Chinese students to Pakistani love for Chinese dramas and noodles – the bond isn’t just elite-driven. It’s in the markets of Lahore and the streets of Beijing.
When people say “friendship deeper than the ocean and higher than the mountains,” they’re talking about Pakistan-China ties. But is it just political slogans, or is there real substance?
India, Afghanistan, the US withdrawal – Pakistan and China coordinate closely on regional security. China backs Pakistan on Kashmir (diplomatically), while Pakistan supports China on Xinjiang, Taiwan, and the South China Sea.