Pakistan and China remained stable neighbors during the last thirtyfive years. COMMON OBJECTIVE: to promote world peace and stability by maintaining the regional geo-political balance. Pakistan was the first Muslim country to recognize the new regime and establish diplomatic relations with her. Strategic and political considerations influenced the course of relation between both the countries. Pakistan supported China in United Nations and all international bodies/organizations. History taught Chinese people that they cannot live in peace so long as there is no peace in the neighboring countries.

1. STRATEGIC AND MILITARY
DIMENIONS IN PAKISTAN-CHINA
RELATIONSHIP
Shaheera Hassan

3. Introduction
 Pakistan and China remained stable neighbors during the last thirtyfive years.
 COMMON OBJECTIVE: to promote world peace and stability by maintaining the regional geo-
political balance.
 Pakistan was the first Muslim country to recognize the new regime and establish diplomatic
relations with her.
 Strategic and political considerations influenced the course of relation between both the
countries.
 Pakistan supported China in United Nations and all international bodies/organizations.
 History taught Chinese people that they cannot live in peace so long as there is no peace in the
neighboring countries.

5. Boundary and Trade Agreement
 March 2,1963, Pakistan and China both signed a trade agreement in Beijing, Pakistan gained
control over 750 sqmile of territory (land and salt mine)which were under China.
 January 4,1963 Pakistan and China signed a trade agreement, which provided for commercial
exchanges on the basis of most favored Nations treatment.
 February 13,1965 Another agreement was signed, direct radio and communications link Was also
established.

6. Karakoram Highway
 Most important development from both military and commercial point of view.
 Reopening of Silk route, joining Xinjiang with Hunza Valley to traders on 1967.
 IMPORTANCE OF KARAKORAM HIGHWAY:-
 In case of any attack on Pakistan by sea, military aid from China can reach Pakistan through this
route. The bridges on the highway are capable of caring light weight tanks.
 Useful in time of Peace as well as war.

7. China’s Role During Wars
 China’s role in 1965 Indo-Pak War.
 China’s role in 1971 Indo-Pak War.

8. China’s contribution in Defense
 Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila.
 Heavy Foundry and Forge, Near Taxila.
 Tank-rebuild Factory and arms plant, Kamra near Attock.

9. China’s Assistance to Pakistan Air Force

10. China’s assistance to Pakistan Army &
Pakistan Navy

11. -Role of mass media.
-China and Pakistan trying to minimize the conflict in South Asia.
-China’s Support in establishment of ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC
COUNTRIES in world affairs.
-Misperception about weapon supply of China.

12. CONCLUSION
 Enlightened self-interest of both the countries.
 Developed more or less common outlook on world affairs despite different ideologies.
 Relationship purely on common intreset and experiences.
 “Friend in need is a friend indeed”
 Excellent example of integrative relationship
 Both are in promotion of regional stability and world peace.