Media watch: Sino-Pak relations

Media talks about the Chinese prime minister's visit and what it meant for Pakistan's economic development.

Media watch is a daily round-up of key articles featured on news websites, hand-picked by The Express Tribune web staff.

Chinese PM's visit

Here in Pakistan, where the security establishment has prevented the expansion of economic ties with India until there is some movement on political and security issues, the Chinese example ought to be studied. China has benefited enormously by treating economic needs separately from security concerns. Why can`t Pakistan do the same? (dawn.com)

New realities of Pak-China ties

The fundamentalist separatist movement in Xinjiang reportedly has its support base in Pakistan. Instead of reciprocating China’s abiding friendship, we are being naïve in turning a blind eye to this jihadi enterprise. Although Pakistan has assured China of its support in dismantling the terrorist network on a number of occasions, our ‘promise’ has not actually materialised into anything substantive. On the other hand, China has always fulfilled its commitments and never let Pakistan down. (dailytimes.com.pk)

Through thick and thin

The question here is whether our West-leaning leadership is prepared to pick up the hint and cast our lot with China. After all, it had been rebuffed, time and again, in securing help from the US in matters crucial to our economic advancement, rather economic survival, helplessly watching it shower favours on India, without as much as persuading it to resolve disputes with us. (nation.com.pk)

Chinese way of dispute resolution

China has not refrained from taking a tough position where its interests are involved. Last year, for instance, it introduced a new visa policy for the Kashmiris, stamping their visas on separate papers rather than Indian passports. A few months ago, it gave India another cause for grouse, refusing to give visa to an Indian general for participation in a high-level exchange programme because he happened to be heading military operations in a 'disputed' area, namely Kashmir. (brecorder.com)