https://www.scmp.com/rss/520758/feed Muhammad Asif Khan is a freelance writer pursuing his MPhil in international relations from the National Defence University, Islamabad. He has worked as a research intern at the China Pakistan Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad. His research interests focus on China's regional politics and foreign policy, where he seeks to deepen his understanding of geopolitical dynamics and their global implications. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Since the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a vital part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, China and Pakistan have proudly declared themselves “all weather” friends. Over the years, however, both nations have faced internal, economic and geopolitical challenges that tested their relationship. Despite seismic events like the Covid-19 pandemic and shifting regional dynamics, the partnership remains central for both countries’ strategic outlooks. How did this... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293072/china-pakistan-ties-will-continue-hold-fast-against-all-weather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293072/china-pakistan-ties-will-continue-hold-fast-against-all-weather?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:30:07 +0000