# China-Pakistan Relations
Latest news and articles about China-Pakistan Relations
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Submarine Diplomacy: China Counters the Malacca 'Chokehold' with High-Tech Naval Exports to Pakistan
China has delivered advanced Kirin-class submarines to Pakistan, a move seen as a strategic counter-balance to Indian and Indonesian assertiveness in the Malacca Strait. The deal highlights Beijing's effort to secure its maritime interests and diversify its security partnerships while mitigating its reliance on vulnerable shipping lanes.
The New Architecture of Ambition: Deciphering the Rumors of a China-Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact
Rumors of a $12 billion Chinese arms sale to Pakistan, funded by Saudi Arabia, highlight an emerging defense triad between the three nations. While technical and financial hurdles make the full deal unlikely, the deployment of 13,000 Pakistani troops to Saudi Arabia underscores a significant shift toward regional security diversification away from U.S. dominance.
Celestial All-Weather Allies: China Taps Pakistan for First Foreign Mission to Tiangong Space Station
China and Pakistan have solidified plans to send the first Pakistani astronaut to the Tiangong space station, marking a major milestone in their 75-year diplomatic history. This move signifies a shift in the bilateral relationship from traditional infrastructure projects toward high-tech and aerospace cooperation.
Shoring Up the Axis: China and Pakistan Tighten Strategic Alignment Over Iran Crisis
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s second visit to Beijing in three months highlights an urgent strategic push by China and Pakistan to coordinate their responses to the Iran crisis and regional instability. The meetings aim to solidify a joint diplomatic stance that promotes Chinese-led peace initiatives as an alternative to Western security frameworks.
Beijing’s Diplomatic Outsourcing: Wang Yi Backs Pakistan as Regional Mediator
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed strong support for Pakistan's role as a regional mediator, praising its efforts to cool down geopolitical tensions. This endorsement highlights Beijing's strategy of using 'all-weather' partners to promote regional stability while advancing its Global Security Initiative.