China-Pakistan Strategic Partnership Deepening

May 25, 2026 · 5 sources · 3 regions

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Beijing for a four-day trip marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, with both countries pledging closer coordination on Middle East peace efforts and digital economy initiatives. China praised Pakistan's mediation between Iran and the US, and Pakistani officials demonstrated interest in Chinese AI tools and infrastructure investments.

Sources

China praises Pakistan’s Middle East peace efforts as both sides pledge close coordination South China Morning Post · China
China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing Al Jazeera English · Middle East
Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia
China’s Xi meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran war looms The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia
Alibaba’s Qwen catches up with ‘Sharif speed’ to help forge Pakistan deal South China Morning Post · China

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