Pakistan and China

 

    Pakistan and China  

                   In 1947, China was locked in civil war between the nationalist government and communist rebels. The war ended with a victory of communists led by Mao Zedong. India enthusiastically recognized the new Government. It seemed that the India’s positive attitude combined with Pakistan’s acceptance of aid from non communist western power meant that China and Pakistan could not be good allies.

                However, in 1962 China went to war with India. The event soured the relations between India and China which pushed China and Pakistan into a closer understanding. In March they began talks to settle their own disputes. China was keen to win Pakistan’s friendship to counter declining relations with India and Soviet Union. In 1963, Pakistan and China announced a series of trade agreements. China granted Pakistan a $60 million interest free loan and soon became the world’s largest purchases of Pakistani cotton. In August PIA began regular flights to China. In 1964, China made a statement supporting Pakistan’s policy in Kashmir. In return, Pakistan supported China’s entry into the UN.

               During 1965 war, China supplied military aid to Pakistan. Chinese support almost helped Pakistan obtain better terms in the cease fire. Immediately after the war, China agreed to supply military aircraft and helped to manufacture K-8 jets. The friendly relations were highlighted in 1978 when Karakorum Highway opened. It opened doors for easy trade between the two countries. It followed the Old Silk Route through which Chinese goods had originally came to the rest of Asia. In 1986, China and Pakistan signed a nuclear cooperation treaty.

               In November 1989, Chinese PM visited Pakistan and provided an aid for nuclear devices. In 1991 Chinese President Yand’s visit to Pakistan reviewed the changing regional and Global politics and made an agreement to expand cooperation. In 1993, Benazir’s successful visit to China provided 5 agreements to expand economic cooperation. China supported proposals of a 5 nations conference on non proliferation regime in South Asia. In 1995, Chinese provided financial and technical aid to enhance production of Pakistan Steel Mills. Many agreements were signed about culture arts and education during 1997-99. Bilateral trade crossed one billion dollar mark.

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