Nihao-Salam, An Emag on Pakistan China Relations

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Long Live Pakistan China Friendship

Celebrating 60 Years of Pakistan China Friendship

April 20112nd Edition

An E-Magazine on Pakistan China Relations by Pakistan China Institute

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April 20112nd EditionLong Live Pakistan China Friendship

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The Launching Ceremony of “Nihao-Salam” E-Magazine by Pakistan China Institute and Chinese Language Classes by Roots School System in Pakistan to mark the 60 years of Pakistan China Friendship



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Islamabad—The Launching Ceremony of “Nihao-Salam” an E-Magazine by Pakistan China Institute and Chinese Language Classes by Roots School System in Pakistan to mark the 60 years of Pakistan China Friendship was held at PNCA Islamabad where in Vice Minister of International Department, Communist Party of China, Ai Ping, was the chief guest at the launching ceremony here.

Addressing the ceremony, the Chinese Vice Minister highlighted importance of learning each other’s language in promoting people to people understanding and friendship between Pakistan and China. He lauded the launch of Chinese language classes at Roots School System. He said the initiative will further help in promoting all weather friendship between Pakistan and his country.

Chairman, Pakistan – China Institute, Mr Mushahid Hussain Sayed said Pakistan and China have declared year 2011 as the “Year of Friendship” between the two nations and this year also marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Pakistan and China will celebrate the Friendship Year at the leadership, government, business and people to people levels.

Roots School System (RSS) has also marked year 2011 as the “Year of Pak-China Friendship” and has planned to organize discussions, art competitions, debates, music contests and many more special events during the year.

Executive Director Roots School System Mr Faisal Mushtaq said youths on both sides of the border would strengthen the already strong relationship between Pakistan and China. Education is the common factor that can playa key role in unifying the youths of the two nations.

Those who attended the ceremony also included Dr. Javed Leghari - Chairman Higher Education Commission, Mr. Hasan Javed - Additional Secretary Asia Pacific Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mushtaque Rasul Chaudhry CEO Roots School System, renowned TV anchor Dr. Shahid Masood Mr. Huan Xilliang, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of China in Islamabad as well as teachers and students. The students of RSS presented folk dances of China and Pakistan.

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ISLAMABAD: Chinese President Hu Jintao has said that China-Pakistan ties have withstood test of time and change in international situation and became model for countries that have different social systems but coexist in harmony and enjoy friendly cooperation. In a message of felicitation on the festive occasion of the National Day of Pakistan, he said, “I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, warm congratulations and best wishes to your Excellency and through you to the people of Pakistan.”He said over the past 64 years since the founding of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, diligent, brave and intelligent Pakistani people have made unremitting efforts and scored remarkable achievements in the course of safeguarding national sovereignty, achieving economic and social development and contributing positively to the regional peace and progress.

Sino-Pak ties model for others: Chinese President, Hu Jintao

Hu Jintao said, “We are pleased to see all these, and believe that your country and your people will make greater success on the road of maintaining stability and achieving development. China and Pakistan are friendly neighbors linked by rivers and mountains.”This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, he added.The Chinese President said the Chinese side is ready to work with the Pakistani side hand in hand, to expand exchanges and cooperation in all fields, so as to inject new vigor and vitality to the China-Pakistan strategic partnership.“May Pakistan enjoy prosperity and its people well-being.May Your Excellency enjoy good health,” he added.

Hu Jintao,President of China


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ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao greeted Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Pakistan Day falling on March 23.In a message sent to Prime Minster Gilani, the Chinese Premier said Pakistan is a great country with a long history and splendid culture, and has made important contributions in promoting regional peace and development. He said in recent years, the government and people of Pakistan overcame various difficulties by responding positively towards the challenges of global financial crisis and devastating floods.He said Pakistan government committed itself to promoting political stability and economic development, and scored remarkable achievements. He said China was gratified to see all these achievements.

Chinese Premier greets Gilani on Pakistan Day

Wen Jiabao said Pakistan and China are good neighbors, close friends, dear brothers and trusted partners. Over the past 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have enjoyed mutual respect, mutual understanding, mutual trust and mutual support, and established all-weather friendship and conducted all-round cooperation. He said this year marks the “Year of China-Pakistan Friendship” and said China was ready to work closely with Pakistan to carry out activities of celebration so as to deepen traditional friendship, promote pragmatic cooperation and pass the friendship on from generation to generation.

Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister of China


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Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman Pakistan China Institute receiving the Mr.Ai Ping ,Vice Minister of International Department, Communist Party of China, during is visit to Pakistan to mark the 60 years of Pakistan China Friendship



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Mr Mazhi Ping, President of China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), China called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters Chaklala and discussed about the progress on under going projects in the fields of defence cooperation and other matters of mutual interest.


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Ambassador performs flag hoisting ceremony to mark Pakistan Day celebrations

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan performed the flag hoisting ceremony here at the Embassy to mark Pakistan Day celebrations on Wednesday. On the occasion national anthem was also played.Ambassador Masood Khan on the occasion read out the messages of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani issued on the occasion.The students of Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) attired in colourful dresses and holding national flags presented national songs.The Pakistani residing in Beijing, officials of the Embassy, their families and other distinguished guests attended the ceremony. Earlier, the ceremony started with the recitation from Holy Quran.Meanwhile, on this auspicious occasion, the Chinese leadership including President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi sent messages to their counterparts in Pakistan. The Chinese leadership in their greetings messages expressed deep desire to take their country’s relationship with Pakistan to new heights. The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the grant of Civil Award ‘Tamgha-e-Shujat’ to two Chinese Engineers of ZTE Compan


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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan-China friendship was reflection of the close relations between the leadership and the peoples of the two countries. The 60 years of close bilateral ties have witnessed strengthening of relations to the level of dependable strategic partnership which will be mutually beneficial for the peoples of the two countries, he added. The Prime Minister was talking to Ambassador of Pakistan in China Masood Khan, who called on him here at the PM House.The Prime Minister directed the Ambassador to ensure that his forthcoming visit to China in May was thoroughly prepared to make it result-oriented.He further asked him to prioritize the areas and projects of cooperation with China in coordination with the ministries and departments concerned of the Government of Pakistan and the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, before his visit with the view that it achieves tangible results.The Ambassador briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of cooperation in various fields between the two countries.He apprised the Prime Minister that Chinese were keenly looking forward to his expected visit to their country in the near future

Pakistan, China enjoy dependable strategic partnership: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani talking to Ambassador of Pakistan in China Masood Khan, at the PM House.


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Islamabad: On the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the grant of Civil Award “Tamgha-e-Shujat” to two Chinese Engineers of ZTE Company

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BEIJING: China said on Tuesday that improved relations between Pakistan and India would be conducive for the peace, stability and development in South Asia.“We welcome contacts and dialogues between the two countries”,said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman of China Jiang Yu at the regular press briefing, here responding to a question on Pakistan’s Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani’s visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Dr. Mahmohan Singh to watch the semi-final of the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams in Mohali.The semi-final of the World Cup cricket will be played in the Indian city on Wednesday.She held that China supports for dialogues and cooperation for properly settlement of disputes to pave way for common development of their peoples.She pointed out that India and Pakistan are close neighbors to China and and are major countries in South Asia

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BEIJING: Pakistan and China discussed expansion of cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment and financial sectors. Both sides also agreed to conduct a study on the specific opportunities for the Chinese investors in Pakistan.Ambassador Masood Khan who held a meeting with Vice Governor, China Development Bank (CDB) Wang Yongsheng also discussed and reviewed the implementation of the bilateral projects that were decided during the visit of Premier Wen Jiabao to Pakistan in December last year.

APP learnt here Saturday that in the meeting held Friday both sides have decided to develop a coordinated mechanism for this purpose.The Vice Governor of the CDB assured the Ambassador of the commitment of the bank to enhance cooperation with Pakistan.He said that the focus of CDB was on implementation of projects under the Five Year Development Programme on Trade and Economic Cooperation as well as the agreements signed during Premier Wen Jiabao’s state visit to Pakistan in December 2010.The emphasis, he said is on projects of power, infrastructure, alternate energy and banking sectors.Wang said that CDB would strengthen the role of Pakistan-China Joint Investment Company including its exposure in Pakistan and tap full potential by generating its investment in various projects.Both sides also agreed to hold a series of activities in the year 2011 which has been designated as the “Year of China-Pakistan Friendship”, to warmly celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations.

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No in-action to be allowed in implementation of Pak-China decision: Minister

Meanwhile, the meeting also discussed the opening of Pakistan’s National Bank of Pakistan Branch in China under the prevalent procedure in the Chinese Banking laws.Under the bilateral trade, China is to send more trade missions to Pakistan, and Pakistani traders to be given access and free space in trade exhibition in the cities of Kashghar, Urmuqi, Kensing and Chengdu. The Finance Minister asked the concerned officials to give a comprehensive report on the development in this regard.The other subjects which have been discussed in detail are Pakistan’s market access by considering grant of unilateral tariff concession to 228 Pakistani products, launch of second phase of the Pak-China Free Trade Agreement, in the first quarter of 2011, the Establishment of Pakistan China Entrepreneurs Forum, and exploring possibility of establishing trans-border economic zones.It may be recalled that during last visit of the Chinese Premier to Pakistan, new air routes between Pakistan and China were also agreed to be opened. Both the sides expressed their satisfaction over the pace of progress in the affore mentioned projects and hoped that if there is any laxity from any quarter shall be overcome with collaboration and coordination with the line ministries and corresponding agencies.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that no in-action by line ministry (implementation department) would be allowed in the implementation of the decisions agreed between Pakistan and China during the last visit of Chinese Premier to Pakistan.This he said while chairing a meeting with Chinese delegation led by Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Liu Jian to review the progress in the implementation of the mechanism for the number of projects in which China has pledged to extend technical and financial asssitance to Pakistan.In the post flood Reconstruction Programme, the Chinese Government has pledged to support Pakistan in the reconstruction of a number of projects which included the Grant for Highways and Agriculture, Transport, Energy and Communication, Establishment of China-Pakistan Agricultural Technology Zones, Upgradation of Karakarum Highway and Reallignment of Ataabad Lake, Disaster for Preparedness and Response System and Environment and Ecosystem.The meeting also deliberated upon the progress in the operationalization and implementation of the agriculture related component under the Economic and Technical Cooperation and reviewed the progress in the finance and banking sector, and the members of the meeting were apprised that the ICBC Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is coming to Pakistan to open its branches in Karachi and Islamabad.


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Pak-China cooperation in mass media reflects strong bonds of friendship: President CRI

BEIJING: President China Radio International (CRI) Wang Gengnian has said that cooperation in the field of mass media of Pakistan and China reflects the strengthening of bonds of friendship between the two countries. He expressed these views while holding meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Masood Khan here.He pointed out that CRI’s Urdu and English FM broadcast in Pakistan which as been started in five cities of Pakistan since January is gaining wide popularity.

He said this year is being marked as the year of friendship between Pakistan and China. To get insight into Pakistan’s rich culture and civilization, CRI, he said, would lead a Chinese media delegation to Pakistan later this year.He expressed the confidence that further exchange of delegations and cooperation between the media outlets of Pakistan and China would strengthen the friendship between the two countries. Ambassador Masood Khan said that China has made great progress in the last three decades and has now become the second biggest economy in the world. He further said CRI has taken many important steps in the international arena in the past few years and Pakistan is determined to fully cooperate with CRI in this regard. He said Pakistan-China friendship has been strengthened by the effective role played by the mass media in both the countries. He particularly commended the efforts of PBC and CRI in this regard President China Radio International (CRI) Wang Gengnian


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Pak-China FTA expansion in JuneISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will discuss expansion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries in the coming June with an aim to boost bilateral trade.“The concerned officials from Pakistan would visit Bejing in June and hold detailed discussions with their counterparts on the issues of eliminating the tariffs and prepare a comprehensive package for the implementation of the second phase of the FTA,” a top official of the Ministry of Commerce told APP.

The first phase of the FTA is scheduled to end on December 31, 2012, which will be followed by the second phase from January 2013, the official added.The respective organizations of the two governments have finalized the modalities for the negotiations for the implementation of second phase of the FTA during a two-day long session held in Islamabad during the second week of this month.According to Ministry of Commerce sources, both the countries will eliminate tariffs on around 90% products, both in terms of tariff lines and trade volume within a reasonable period of time on the basis of consultation and accommodation of the concerns of both the countries.Meanwhile, Joint Secretary Commerce Rehmatullah Khan told APP that during the upcoming discussions on FTA, efforts would be made to minimize the trade gap between the two countries.According to trade data, the overall trade between the two countries in 2010 was $8.67 billion, showing an increase of 28 per cent. Chinese exports to Pakistan stood at US$6.9 billion, showing an increase of 36 per cent while its imports from Pakistan were recorded at US$1.78 billion, showing upward trend of 37 per cent, he added.“During the recent negotiations, both the sides have realized that the growing trade gap needs to be minimized,” Rehmatullah remarked.He said that China was a huge economy and was having trade surplus with all partner countries, adding that the FTA proposals would be formulated in a way to help Pakistan boost exports to China to minimize the gap. He said that enhancing trade volume between the two countries was a healthy sign, adding that negotiations for the second phase would also deal with this particular issue.It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan and China signed Free Trade Agreement in June 2006 which came into effect from July 2007. The FTA was aimed at reducing tariffs on each other’s imports in two phases.


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China’s Xinjiang eases rules to attract more in-bound investment

BEIJING: Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region will allow lower-level economic planning agencies in the region to approve foreign investments of up to us$ 100 million, the authorities in Urumqi said Monday.Xinjiang’s prefecture and municipal-level development and reform commissions and state-level development zone management are currently empowered to approve foreign investments of up to US$ 30 million , according to the regional development and reform commission of Xinjiang.A spokesman for the commission said the change in the rule, effective this year, would “greatly simplify approval procedures and make Xinjiang’s business opportunities more attractive to foreign investment”.According to government figures, Xinjiang had 2,146 foreign-invested businesses at the end of 2010, mostly in the food processing, mining, wholesale and retail, accommodation and service sectors, among others. Last year saw increased foreign investment flow to the fields of manufacturing, power, storage, postal and transportation.


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China’s opening-up policy impetus to world economy: commerce minister

BEIJING: China's opening-up policy in the coming five years to 2015 will provide a new impetus to global growth, China’s Minister of Commerce Chen Deming said here Sunday.“China will continue to strengthen its engagement with the world with greater courage and determination as the country’s opening-up policy in the past decades has generated huge opportunities for both China and the rest of theworld,” Chen said at the China Development Forum 2011.China will continue its policies to make it more attractive to foreign investment while encouraging local enterprises to “go global” in the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), Chen said.“China always welcomes foreign investment to play a constructive role in its development and share its prosperity,” he said.He said the elimination of favourable tax breaks for foreign companies was aimed at creating a level playing field for all companies.He also promised transparency and fairness in its market policies for foreign companies to encourage innovative competition.With more Chinese enterprises going overseas, Chen urges foreign governments to improve investment environment and provide equal market access to the Chinese.“In 2010, China’s outbound direct investment hit 59 billion U.S. dollars,which equals to 60 percent of the foreign direct investment in China. In the next five to 10 years, China will gradually strike a balance on the capital flow,” he said.The 12th China Development Forum runs from March 19 to 21 in Beijing and its theme this year is “The Ongoing Transformation of China’s Growth Pattern.”


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Paksat-1R satellite being developed to replace Paksat-1

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication satellite Paksat-IR is being developed in China to replace the currently in-orbit leased satellite Paksat-1. The development of Paksat-1R satellite is progressing according to schedule and the satellite would be launched as per plan, said a press release issued here Thursday.The timely development and launch of the satellite is important as Paksat-1 is reaching the end of its service life next year.The government realises the significance of this project of national importance and has, therefore, been meeting its financial obligation and would continue to provide funds to the project, despite the many financial constraints it facing


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Cabinet okays talks with China for purchasing 6 submarines

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Monday gave go ahead to the Defence Ministry for holding talks for purchase of six state-of-the-art submarines from China to boost its under-sea warfare capabilities. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan told reporters after the Cabinet Meeting, that Beijing had offered to sell submarines to Islamabad. The Ministry of Defence would hold talks for the purpose. Dr Firdous said that at this stage it was not possible to share details as the process of preparation of the project’s feasibility had yet to be started


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Ambassador Masood Khan gets World Peace Promotion Award

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Masood Khan has been given an award for World Peace Promotion at a ceremony held here on Monday.He is one of the seven Beijing based envoys who received this award.The award was conferred by China’s renowned Home & Abroad News Press which serves as a resource for think-tanks and scholars in China.

On this occasion Ambassador Masood Khan said that Pakistan and China enjoy time-tested and all-weather friendship. “Our two nations strive for peace, security, prosperity and happiness in our neighborhood and the whole world”, he noted.Ambassador Khan said that Pakistan-China friendship has been a model of trust, harmony and solidarity for other nations. Ambassadors of Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovakia, Poland, Mauritius and Bulgaria were also given this award


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CPPCC an important platform for expanding friendship BEIJING:The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is an important bridge for expanding friendship between the Chinese people and the people of other countries, said top political advisor Jia Qinglin here on Thursday.Delivering a report on the work of the CPPCC, the country’s top political advisory body here at the annual session which started at Great Hall of the people, Chairman Jia Qinglin said the standing committee steadfastly complied with the country’s overall diplomatic policy, expanded exchanges and contacts between the National Committee and similar institutions and organization in other countries.More than 2,000 CPPCC National Committee members, from across the country, will discuss major issues concerning the nation’s development during the annual session scheduled to conclude on March 13.Conscientiously, Jia said China organized exchanges of high-level visits; promoted pragmatic cooperation in key areas such as economic and trade affairs, energy, science and technology, culture, deepened mutual political trust and traditional friendship between China and various countries.“We successfully held the 21st Century Forum 2010 with the theme New Circumstances, New Visions and New Challenges; Exploring a Path of Win-Win Cooperation”, Jia noted.At the forum, he said we systematically expounded China’s concepts and policies of peaceful development, thereby demonstrating to the world its clear stand to continue to strengthen friendship and cooperation with all countries in the world China’s top political advisor Jia Qinglin on “Work Arrangements for 2011,” said we will thoroughly implement the guiding principles of of the central leadership’s Fifth Tibet Work Forum, Xinjiang Work Forum and Working Conference on the Large-Scale Development of the Western Region, “We will get the Chinese Committee on Religion and Pace and CPPCC committee members from ethnic minorities and religious circles to fully play a role in striving to initiate a new phase in the CPPCC’s work related to the masses and religious believers in ethnic minority areas”, he observed.


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Pakistan proud of friendship with China: Khurshid

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Ahmad Shah said on Monday that Pak-China friendship was a time tested and progressing by leaps and bounds. “The exemplary friendship between the two countries is higher than theHimalayas and deeper than the oceans. We all are proud of the friendship with China and it is in the heart of every citizen of both the countries-no matter which government comes or goes,” he said while talking to a 12-member Chinese Muslims delegation.The delegation headed by Deputy Governor of Xinjiang province of China called on the minister here at the ministry.Shah said that Pakistan’s friendship with China was above all interests and the time had proved that the two countries enjoy commendable relations with each other.Earlier, he warmly welcomed the Shoukat Amin Vice Chairman of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and all members of the delegation on their visit to Pakistan.He congratulated all the delegation on the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.He said Pakistan was proud of China’s great achievements, determination and hard work of Chinese people which has transformed the country in a short time.A close neighbour can be more helpful than a relative living far away, he remarked and added that if the Karakorum Highway linking the two countries could be called the symbol of Pak-China friendship in the 20th century, the Gwadar port construction in Balochistan province was another mega-project symbolizing the two countries friendship in the 21st century.He said the Government of Pakistan greatly appreciate the steps taken by the Chinese Government to improve the livelihood of the muslims living in China especially Xinjiang.The program launched by the Chinese Government for economic development of the Xinjiang would not only develop the region’s economy but also create dividends for the neighboring countries.

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China to build friendship with neighbours for regional stability: Chinese FM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Chinese foreign minister Yang Jiechi has said Beijing remains committed to build friendship with its neighbours including Pakistan for promoting stability in the region.He said China would continue to follow “the basic principle of building friendship and partnership with neighbouring countries.”“We will work with neighbouring countries to foster a peaceful,stable, inclusive and open regional environment pursuing win-win cooperation,”Jiechi said while explaining Chinese Asian policy during the Fourth Session of National Peoples Congress in the Great Hall of the People, according to a message received here on Sunday.Pakistan and China are celebrating 60th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations hence the current year is expected to take their long and enduring partnership to new heights of cooperation in diverse fields including communications.In line with its policy of forging relations with neighboring countries, he said Chinese leaders visited a lot of Asian countries and had broad and in-depth exchange of views with their foreign counterparts on how to further deepen mutual trust and bilateral cooperation, and much important agreement was reached. He said as a result of these visits mutual trust was increasingly deepened.“ This year, we will continue to increase political mutual trust, he said referring to the 60th, 50th and 20th anniversaries of the establishment of Chinese diplomatic ties with Pakistan, the Lao PDR and Brunei respectively.This year is also the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the dialogue relationship between China and ASEAN. Moreover, this year is the year of friendly exchanges between China and ASEAN and between China and India, said the message.“ We will hold colorful activities and work with other Asian countries to deepen the friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples and pursue common development in Asia. We will also vigorously promote regional integration,” said the Chinese foreign minister.Jiechi said Asian countries worked together and did fairly well in overcoming the impact of the financial crisis on Asia. “The Asian economy as a whole grew by 8.2% last year. It has become an important engine in driving world economic recovery.”The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has been fully established, marking a good beginning, he said. China would further deepen such cooperation and mount efforts to advance the practical cooperation between ASEAN and China, Japan and the ROK, he said.

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China to play constructive role in global issues

BEIJING, March 5 (APP): China will play a constructive role in helping resolve hot issues and global problems, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said at the opening of the parliament’s annual session on Saturday.“China will take an active part in multilateral diplomacy, and use the G20 summit and other diplomatic forums as the main platform for strengthening the coordination of macroeconomic policies,” Wen told deputies to the Fourth Session of the 11th National People’ s Congress (NPC).Through the platform, China will advance the reform of the international economic and financial system and fulfil the country’s international responsibilities and duties, the premier said.China will maintain the sound, steady development of its relations with major powers, actively promote dialogue and cooperation, and expand common interests and the foundation for cooperation, he noted.


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China to strengthen cooperation with SAARC

BEIJING, March 1 (APP): China is ready to further strengthen friendly exchanges and practical cooperation with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in the spirits of equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Jiang Yu said here on Tuesday. Jiang made the remarks in response to a question about the assumption of office by new SAARC Secretary-General Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed on March 1.Founded in 1985, SAARC includes Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan.Saeed is the first woman who has been named to the top position of theorganization in the past 25 years. She is from the Maldives, host country of theSAARC Summit slated for Nov. 10-11 this year.Jiang expressed congratulations on the assumption of office by Saeed. She said as an important organization of regional cooperation, SAARC has made significant contribution to promoting cooperation among its members and advancing economic and social development in the region.Jiang held that China is sincerely glad to see the achievements that SAARC has made in its development.She said as the largest neighbour of SAARC members, China places great importance on expanding its friendly relations with SAARC and has always worked on strengthening practical cooperation with the organization in various areas.Since becoming an observer of SAARC in 2005, China has continuously deepenedcooperation with the organization in the areas of economy, trade and culture. So far, China has staged a series of activities, including China-SAARC business forum, exhibition of commodities from South Asian countries and training courses for officials of political parties from South Asian countries. It has also donated 300,000 U.S. dollars to the development fund of SAARC.“China will continue to work with SAARC to play a constructive role in promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region,” Jiang said.


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Chinese navy joins "Aman-2011" multi-national naval exercises

The "Aman-2011" multi-national naval exercises were formally inaugurated in the waters near Karachi, Pakistan on the morning of March 8.

Organized by the Pakistan Navy, "Aman 2011" will include participation by ships, airplanes or Special Forces from 12 countries including China, the United States, Britain, France and Pakistan.

Han Xiaohu, commander of the PLA Navy's Eighth Chinese naval escort taskforce, said that the Chinese Navy has dispatched two missile frigates, two shipborne helicopters and 70 special force members to participate in the exercise.

Han noted that this exercise includes port-shore special force anti-terror drills, shooting practice, maritime rescue mine clearance. He also said that the Chinese Navy will join the exercise and coordinate with participating warships as well as participate in organizing and controlling them.


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China to achieve major breakthrough in full convertibility of Yuan in 5 years

BEIJING:China will achieve a major breakthrough in full convertibility of the yuan over the next five years, Hu Xiaolian, said deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China.“Conditions for the yuan’s convertibility under the capital account are improving and the fast development of yuan-based cross-border trade settlements will help push the process forward,” the China daily Saturday reported Hu as saying.However, no detailed timetable has yet been set.China is actively pushing the internationalization of its currency by allowing its companies to make overseas investments in yuan. The central bank is also considering giving foreign companies the green light to make yuan investments in China.However some economists warned that under current market conditions a more convertible yuan could lead to substantial appreciation of the currency and huge capital inflows.“China needs to make its exchange-rate regime more flexible to ward off those risks,” said Chen Daofu, senior economist of the Financial Research Institute at the State Council’s Development Research Center.


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China to spend two thirds of central budget on people’s livelihood in 2011

BEIJING: China will spend two thirds of central budget on improving the people’s livelihood this year, Finance Minister Xie Xuren said last month.The funds will be used to boost education, health care, social security and job creation, Xie told a press conference.The government will also use the money to improve agriculture, water conservation, transport and environmental protection, he said.China’s central budget hit US$ 827.6 billion this year, a rise of 12.5 percent over that of last year, according to the 2011 budget draft submitted to the on-going parliamentary session.


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Electric cabs start plying on Beijing roads

BEIJING, March 2 (APP): A fleet of 50 electric cabs has started operation in suburb areas of the Chinese capital Beijing.The cabs, manufactured by the Beijing-based Foton Motor Group, will mainly operate in suburban Yanqing district where the government has set up a recharging hub and 25 recharging posts at street sides, city traffic officials said Tuesday.Each of the electric cabs can run 140 kilometers on full battery and saves more than 30,000 yuan on fuel per year, a spokesman with the Foton Motor Group said. The cut on carbon dioxide emission by shifting to the use of an electric cab equals to planting 1,100 trees.Beijing plans to use 5,000 new energy-powered vehicles for public services by 2012 and provides cash incentives to individuals who buy new energy-powered private cars.Beijing now has more than 4.76 million cars on the roads.The Chinese government introduced policies in 2010 to boost the development of new energy vehicles, including electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. According to a development blueprint released in September last year, China aims to have more than 500,000 new energy vehicles on the road by 2015 and 5 million by 2020. In the meantime, China will build 4,000 electric vehicle charging stations over the next five years and another 6,000 before 2020


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BoI reviews Pak-China MoUs’ progress

ISLAMABAD:The Board of Investment (BoI) here on Thursdayorganized a meeting of stakeholders which discussed the progress on thememorandam of understandings (MoUs) signed between the entrepreneurs of Pakistanand China during Pak-China Business Summit held in December 2010 here.A high profile meeting was chaired by Chairman Board of Investment Saleem H. Mandviwalla and examined the progress of MoUs signed between Pak-China during the visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in December last year, says a statement issued by the BOI here today. Participants of the meeting were representatives of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Islamabad, Chief Executive Officer, Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB), Islamabad, President NationalTransmission & Dispatch Company of Pakistan, President, Federation of PakistanChambers of Commerce and Industry, Karachi (Private).

Ilyas Muhammad, Stone Mart, Rawalpindi and Shahid Ahmed, Pak Agro Oil Mills Pvt. Ltd Karachi. The representatives of China were present to notify China government about the hurdles and difficulties being faced by the Pakistani companies to accomplish the MoUs.The representative of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) told the hearing committee that MoU worth $ 6500 Million was signed with China International Water & Electric Corporation for the development of Wind Power Projects and Solar Energy Projects. The committee was informed that 2300 MW Wind and Solar Energy Projects in Pakistan will start working in 10 years. He further informed that Hydro China invested in 3 mega power plants including 50 MW project in Gilgit Baltistan. Another development regarding the power plants is that CIEW has initiated working for 1000 MW hydel power generation and 2000 MW through solar energy in Punjab. In the initial phase the government of Punjab is preparing a feasibility project data to start these mega power plants in the region and a contract of 1000 acre land is already on the finalization stage.


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The committee assured the AEDB to discuss the issue on priority with Chief Minister Punjab to expedite the work on potential projects. The representative of AEDB also informed that CIWE is also providing assistance of 6 Billion Dollars in setting up IPPs in the model of Jhampir. Rasul Khan Mahsud President National Transmission & Dispatch Company of Pakistan informed about a framework agreement in relation to a development finance cooperation agreement worth $3550 Million with China Development Bank. He told that the cooperation will be held within the areas of power and electricity in relation to establish National Grid and the MOU would be matured during the next 5 years. The power plants will be set up Gaddu and Kutch areas with the capacity of 37.5 MW and 35 MW simultaneously. He further added that two more projects of capacity 9 MW and 35 MW are pipelined under the support of Ministry of Water and Power. The basic feasibility report has been submitted to the planning commission.The committee suggested to sharing the document with them to expedite the projects with the chairman of planning commission.A memorandum of understanding between Pakistan Space and Upper AtmosphereResearch Commission and China Great Wall Industry Corporation was signed to provide cooperation on Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite System (PRSS) Programme between the two parties. As the result, Pakistan would be able to detecting its independent satellite earth analysis with the support of Chinese counterpart. In this regard a pool of 100 Chinese scientists is working for the up gradation of the satellite system of Pakistan. The project is under the stage of budget approval. An import stone business company Harris Trading Company dealing with China Artex Corporation FUJIAN CO and will export dimensional onyx blocks worth$ 20 M within 2011. The representative informed that the main issue to access the mining areas rich in black gold is poor security arrangements. The committee assured its assistance to attract more investors in the areas secured for foreign investment.


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Pakistan, China discuss expansion of cooperation in trade, investment, explore new avenues

BEIJING, March 26 (APP): Pakistan and China here discussed expansion of cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment and financial sectors.Both sides also agreed to conduct a study on the specific opportunities for the Chinese investors in Pakistan.Ambassador Masood Khan who held a meeting with Vice Governor, China Development Bank (CDB) Wang Yongsheng also discussed and reviewed the implementation of the bilateral projects that were decided during the visit of Premier Wen Jiabao to Pakistan in December last year.

APP learnt here Saturday that in the meeting held Friday both sides have decided to develop a coordinated mechanism for this purpose.The Vice Governor of the CDB assured the Ambassador of the commitment of the bank to enhance cooperation with Pakistan.He said that the focus of CDB was on implementation of projects under the Five Year Development Programme on Trade and Economic Cooperation as well as the agreements signed during Premier Wen Jiabao’s state visit to Pakistan in December 2010.The emphasis, he said is on projects of power, infrastructure, alternate energy and banking sectors.Wang said that CDB would strengthen the role of Pakistan-China Joint Investment Company including its exposure in Pakistan and tap full potential by generating its investment in various projects.Both sides also agreed to hold a series of activities in the year 2011 which has been designated as the “Year of China-Pakistan Friendship”, to warmly celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations.


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China to shake world with its robust economy: Dr. Reed Islamabad: Once China was a sleeping dragon but now it has started ‘shaking’ the world with its robust economy, flourishing civilization and rich culture that derives its strength from Confucianism, said Prof. Dr. James Eldin Reed, an internationally recognized historian and educationist. He was speaking as a keynote speaker at a seminar on “The Rise of China in the Historical Perspective” organized here by the History Department of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in collaboration with QAU Fulbright Alumni Chapter, said a press release.Dr. Reed highlighted three major aspects of China that according to him provide it with great strength and diversity including civilization, status as a Nation State and vast economic landscape.He said Chinese culture derives its strength from Confucianism that is not only considered ‘historical heart’ of its civilianization but also ensures good governance and provides inherent ‘superiority’ in the comity of nations.Dilating upon the idea of Nation State in China he said it emerged after ‘painful’ experiences and humiliation at the hands of the Western powers for more than a century but undoubtedly it later provided real essence and strong footing to relatively weak nation.Dr. James Eldin Reed said imperial powers did not get direct control of China’s land instead they managed to ensure their rule in major coastal cities and let the local puppet leadership to run affairs in other areas. “Lack of equal opportunities, racial discrimination and humiliating attitude of Imperial powers resulted in emergence of Chinese nationalism that enabled people to raise their voice and decide about their future on their own,” he said.He said that rapid industrialization in East Asia after World War II paved the way for many countries to embark upon the path of economic prosperity especially in early 1960s and China along with Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore raised its head as one of the biggest Asian tigers.Underlining various factors responsible for its fast-track economic growth he said China first of all developed its manufacturing industry and established units to produce Iron and Steel. Secondly, it took advantage of wage differential and finally they heavily invested in infrastructure and higher education sector.Dr. Reed said China also successfully maintained balance between mercantilism and free economy but still it needs to keep momentum to address some of the vital challenges in the economic sector.He underlined the fact that China should get rid of its isolation at the international level and develop a better level of understanding with other developed countries to build its global image as a fast growing country. QAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Chairperson, Department of History, Dr. Razia Sultana, Dean Social Sciences Dr. Naveed-i-Rahat, a large number of faculty members and students attended the seminar.


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Chinese Envoy meets Interior MinisterISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): The Ambassador of China to Pakistan called on Interior Minister Rehman Malik and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. Malik said Pakistan highly valued its relations with China, which was a reliable friend. He said Sino-Pak friendship had stood the test of time, and had always lived up to all challenges. The minister highly praised the courage and bravery of Chinese engineers working on different projects in Pakistan, and said Pakistan valued their meritorious services.He commended the generous assistance of China to Pakistan during the devastating floods last year.Malik said in recognition of their services, two Chinese workers had been awarded by Pakistan, which would further boost Sino-Pak friendship.The Minister said colourful folk and cultural programmes would be organised in Pakistan in connection with 60th anniversary of China.The Chinese Envoy, reciprocating the remarks of Interior Minister, said China attached great importance to its ties and friendship with Pakistan, adding it would be further strengthened in the days ahead.He expressed gratitude to the minister for providing security to the Chinese engineers in Pakistan.


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Pakistan, China nuclear cooperation is transparent: Spokeswoman FM

BEIJING, March 24 (APP): China reiterates that its civil nuclear cooperation with Pakistan is consistent with international obligations and under the umbrella of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).“As for the nuclear cooperation between China and Pakistan, I would like to stress that in recent years the two countries” have carried out some cooperation in this field, said spokeswoman Jiang Yu in foreign office press briefing .She made it clear that the cooperation is consistent with our international obligations and subject to IAEA supervision.She pointed out that the cooperation between the two countries has been made transparent for the IAEA.Yu said that countries have the right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.


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Firdous for increased media cooperation with China

ISLAMABAD, March 8 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday stressed for increased cooperation between Pakistan and China in the media sector. The minister said this during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian, who called on her here. Greater media cooperation between Pakistan and China in the coming days would further consolidate the existing all weather friendship between the two countries, she added.The Chinese envoy stressed the need for maximum exchange of news and journalists’ interactions between the two countries to take their diplomatic, social and economic relations to new heights. He emphasized that the media of the two countries should play their useful role in projecting positive reports and developments for bringing them more closer.


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Pak-China Center’s control to be decided after devolution of culture ministry

ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): The control of Pak-China Friendship Center will be given to Capital Development Authority (CDA) after the devolution of the Ministry of Culture.An official from the Ministry of Culture told APP that cabinet division has decided to give the center’s control to CDA in case the ministry will be handed over to provinces.While Chinese government will look after the functioning and maintenance of the Pak-China Friendship Center till one year after its completion.The implementation of the government’s decision is pending till the devolution of culture ministry and its attached departments, the official said, adding that project was completed in December 2010 and handed over to government of Pakistan and the ministry of culture but its functioning and maintenance is still with Chinese Government till December 2011.The center was inaugurated by Chinese Premier and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani while it was constructed with the cost of Rs 3 billion.It occupies over 12 acres of land and houses a colossal 800-seat auditorium, exhibition centre, conference rooms, banquet halls, dance and art centre, function areas, 60 five-star residential accommodation with a coffee shop and special dining rooms.The center, which was a gift from the Chinese government for the people of Pakistan, would jointly be used for cultural exchanges, displays, conferences and other shows that are expected to strengthen the friendship and cultural ties.However, an official from the civic body said that CDA Chairman ImtiazInayat Elahi has directed to make its rules and regulations and the center will be taken after the devolution of the culture ministry.The government has directed CDA to take control of the center but the decision of complete control is still pending, the official said


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Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif lauds Pak-China friendshipLAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pak-China friendship is based on mutual respect and trust and has stood the test of time.Addressing a function to mark 60 years of Pak-China diplomatic relations at the Chief Ministerís Secretariat, he said that China was a sincere friend of Pakistan and played an important role in its progress. He said that the friendship between the two countries was an example to the rest of the world. He said that China had helped Pakistan in natural calamities and other testing times. Ambassador of China in Pakistan, Liu Jian, Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, provincial ministers, advisors, Members of National and Provincial Assemblies, intellectuals, columnists, senior government officials and people from various walks of life were also present. He said the Chinese nation had achieved a remarkable progress through its hard work and commitment and China had become the second largest economy of the world. He said that China has achieved a prominent status in the world through austerity, proper setting up of priorities and tireless efforts and the credit for all this achievement goes to the senior Chinese leadership. He said he would visit China next month on the invitation of the Chinese Prime Minister during which agreements of cooperation would be signed in energy, infrastructure and other sectors.

Chinese Ambassador Liu Jian said that Pakistan and China had exemplary relations and their friendship was higher than the Himalayas and deeper than oceans. He said that China would continue to cooperate with Punjab in energy, infrastructure and other sectors.

Earlier, the Chinese ambassador held a meeting with Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and discussed matters of mutual interest. He also expressed his best wishes for the early recovery of Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He gave a cheque of Rs 3 lakh to the chief minister as a token for the provision of computers in Daanish schools.


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GCU CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS OF PAK-CHINA FRIENDSHIP

The strong and time-tested friendship between Chinese and Pakistan governments need to be applied at the people-to-people level, said the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Liu Jian.

Jian stated this while addressing the celebrations of 60 years of Pak-China friendship held at the Government College University (GCU), Lahore. Provincial minister Chaudhry Ghafoor, GCU Vice Chancellor, Prof Ikramul Haq, Pak-China Bureau Chief Executive Officer, Zaffaruddin Mahmood, and a large member of government dignitaries, eminent old Ravians, former Pakistani diplomats and international relations experts attended the celebrations.

Jian said that the Pakistani premier would visit China in May and this visit would hopefully take Pak-China friendship one step forward. He said that a Chinese delegation comprising mainstream leaders is also scheduled to visit Pakistan by the end of this year.

Talking about strengthening the people-to-people contact, the Chinese ambassador said that the youth is the hope of both the countries. He said the objective of celebrating 2011 as the year of friendship is to hand over the 60 years of Pak-China friendship to the next generations. He repeated the words of Chinese premier that “Pak-China friendship is higher than the Himalayas, sweeter than honey and deeper than the ocean.”


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Commentary: China's development strategy in world's eyeBEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Experts around the world are busy reading China's new Five-Year Plan, a detailed national development strategy for the coming years with both domestic and global significance.A spotlight on the plan is the result of globalization and China's growing economic strength and its efforts in leading the global recovery after the hit of a decades-worst financial crisis.Elizabeth Economy, a C.V. Starr senior fellow and director for Asia studies, said in a recent publication that how China balances its economic and social priorities and its success in meeting economic targets "has enormous implications for the rest of the world."Concluding its annual parliamentary session, the National People's Congress (NPC) of China on Monday endorsed the 12th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development in 2011-2015, which proposes that China should take scientific development as the theme and accelerate transformation of the pattern of economic development as the main thread.The plan also urges to ensure and improve the people's livelihood, and promote long-term, steady and rapid economic development and social harmony and stability."By 2015, China will be a fairer, greener society," Reuters said in an article last week on why the world should heed the plan.The article highlighted in particular China's goal of building 10 million homes for low-income people in 2011 and 36 million by 2015.It quoted Andy Rothman, a strategist with Asia's leading brokerage and investment group CLSA, who said he was "completely convinced that they're going to spend a hell of a lot of money on affordable housing this year."Meanwhile, British daily The Guardian considered China's pledge of building houses for the poor a chance for others as well."The size of the market means that the world needs to be paying attention because what happens in the Chinese property market affects everything from steel outputs in Brazil to iron ore exports from Australia," it quoted Duncan Innes-Ker of the Economist Intelligence Unit as saying.Also in the new Five-Year Plan, the world media have noticed China's will to continue opening up and sticking to the "going global" strategy to boost mutual investment, as well as its wish to promote dialogue and cooperation with major powers while advancing ties with other developing nations.The Wall Street Journal took China's economic links with Japan and Brazil as examples."In Japan, the largest maker of construction equipment Komatsu Ltd drew 2.3 percent of revenue from China a decade ago; today it gets 19 percent," the newspaper said Friday in an article on China's rising economic interactions with the world.It also mentioned the plan of Eike Batista, Brazil's richest man, to build a superport worth 2.6 billion U.S. dollars for China-bound tankers.Meanwhile, in its latest volume, Foreign Affairs magazine has anticipated a more confident and constructive China as a partner in the world.Indeed, as China seeks common development and prosperity with the world, it is acting soundly to rebut the allegation that it is "eating other's lunch."As peace and development remain the world's major themes, it is widely believed that China's new development blueprint for the coming five years will not only bring new momentum to its own growth, but also contribute to world peace and common development


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Commentary: China is our valentine Mian Saifur Rehman:

LAHORE:: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shehbaz Sharif has given us three good lessons, one at micro level and the other two at macro level. The venue of these lessons, as usual, was his Nine Zero Secretariat known for good gatherings. This time, the occasion was 60th anniversary of Pak-China friendship.

As for the lessons, at micro level, the CM has made us review the English spelling of his name. Hitherto most of the national English dailies have been writing his name as Shahbaz Sharif. In fact, it is Shehbaz and not Shahbaz. But even this matter is not that much micro if one were to give due consideration to the meaning of the Urdu word Shehbaz which means the eagle that flies high and keeps an eye ( or a constant vigil) on everything happening- or moving under the sun.

The other two lessons that are indeed eye-openers for us, are that no power on earth can stop a nation from reaching its destination if the nation does hard work with prudence. And the third one is that China is our valentine.

I m rather excited over this discovery and have started analyzing the whole matter in depth. I have arrived at the conclusion that China is our true valentine, given its unequivocally proven sincerity for Pakistan. And what reinforces its position of Pakistan s valentine is its humility. Yes, humility. Has any powerful or less powerful leader of China ever exuded even an iota of arrogance or conceit even at the time of extending maximum help to Pakistan, may it be in the Indo-Pak wars or may it be during any catastrophic condition like earthquake or devastating floods. Never ever have we experienced any superiority complex, let alone dictation, from our Chinese well-wishers. To quote Shehbaz Sharif, all the help coming from Chinese friends has always been without political strings or conditionalities.


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This is unprecedented. One is left to think over and over again what makes the Chinese so much different and unique, rather superior, from others? If this sincerity is adjudged on the basis of prevailing patterns of diplomatic relations, the high degree of cordiality between Pakistan and China appears to be incredible.

Isn t it in conflict with the modern-day diplomacy which takes more and gives less especially in the present unipolar world?

But when someone objectively studies Pak- China relationship, one is left amazed over the deepest immense love that Chinese people have for the people of Pakistan and vice versa though Chinese love surpasses that of Pakistanis. However, of late, Shehbaz Sharif has rekindled this love from Pakistani side by giving a special significance and fragrance to this bond of mutual trust and respect by cutting the cake of 60th anniversary of Pak-China friendship at his Secretariat.

And China s deputy head of mission present over there was so warm in his exchange of pleasantries with Pakistani friends that it gave us the feeling of a symbiotic relationship as among siblings.

The Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Liu Jian, reaffirmed these friendly ties in his speech calling the Pakistanis real brothers and reproducing a quote from the Chinese President in which the latter is said to have described Pak-China relations as sweeter than honey.

Isn t it inspiring? Yes, indeed it is. But aren t we going to reciprocate this love in an appropriate manner which just can t be confined to mere cutting of cakes?

Of course, the best way to reciprocate this love is to learn from the Chinese model which is by all standards a wonder of the 21st century.

Taking cue from Shehbaz Sharif s patriarchic advice proffered to us Pakistanis on the same occasion, I would like to lay emphasis on one thing and that is the quality of leadership.

I endorse Shehbaz Sharif s opinion that not even the one-party rule in China could create problems in that country. The reason is quality of leadership.Now who would take the lead in Pakistan to create quality of leadership when quality is almost extinct in our entire system? [email protected],Courtesy The News


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