China-Pakistan Strategic and Defensive Relations

Authors

Dr. Zahid Yaseen

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Government College Women University Sialkot, Pakistan

Zakir Hussain

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Leads University, Pakistan

Ammara Cheema

Visiting Lecturer, Department of Political Science, GC Women University Sialkot, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2017(1-II)03

Keywords

Strategic and Defensive Relations Soft Power Historical Perspective

Abstract

This study evaluates the strategic and defensive relations between Pakistan and China along with the concept of soft power. Relationship between Pakistan and China is always being focused by the world. The developments of these relations are discussed with the help of historical data. Despite differences of society, language and culture, between these two countries the friendship is enhancing day by day. The study will examine the facts back of the phrase of Time-Tested Pakistan China Friendship: Deeper than Oceans, Sweeter than Honey, throughout the history of Pak-China relations, these remained in positive directions. Pakistan and China should shared interests for regional stability, enhancing economic opportunities and regional cooperation.