Chinese Ambassador Calls for Action Against Anti-China Terrorist Groups in Pakistan
In Islamabad, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, has called for a crackdown on anti-China terrorist groups following two attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan within six months. These incidents occurred in March and October, just before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit. Speaking at a seminar titled ‘China at 75’, Ambassador Jiang emphasized the need for enhanced security measures, stating that the attacks were “unacceptable” and had resulted in casualties.
Jiang highlighted that security is a major concern for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and urged Pakistan to strengthen security for Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects. The seminar was organized by the Pakistan China Institute, where Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also spoke. Dar reassured that Pakistan is taking action against the terrorists and will update on progress during the upcoming meeting between President Asif Zardari and President Xi Jinping.
Dar noted that the increasing attacks on Chinese nationals are due to the strong Pak-China friendship, which some global powers find hard to accept. Despite these challenges, Pakistan and China have agreed to advance CPEC by enhancing cooperation in trade, industrialization, the digital economy, agriculture, and renewable energy. Dar also criticized the United States for its efforts to hinder China’s rise as a global economic power.
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Chinese Ambassador -: A Chinese Ambassador is a person who represents China in another country. In this case, Jiang Zaidong is the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, meaning he works in Pakistan to help maintain good relations between China and Pakistan.
Anti-China Terrorist Groups -: These are groups of people who use violence to harm Chinese people or interests. They are called ‘terrorist’ because they use fear and violence to achieve their goals.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -: CPEC is a big project between China and Pakistan to build roads, railways, and other infrastructure. It helps both countries trade more easily and grow their economies.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar -: Ishaq Dar is a high-ranking official in the government of Pakistan. As Deputy Prime Minister, he helps make important decisions for the country.
US tactics against China -: This refers to actions taken by the United States that are seen as unfriendly or competitive towards China. It could involve politics, trade, or other areas where the US and China have disagreements.