The chinese member
@Michael was saying on other thread that Pak-China relations are facing decline,
There's a difference in understanding here.
My view is that China-Pakistan economic relations are currently at a state of somewhat suspended tension. Using the term "facing decline" is inappropriate.
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Previously, several vicious terrorist attacks targeting Chinese nationals occurred in Pakistan, sparking widespread controversy within China. At the time, numerous people on Chinese social media called on the Chinese government to send the People's Liberation Army (PAP) to Pakistan to protect the Chinese people. Later, rumors circulated that the Pakistani government strongly opposed China's deployment of the PAP.
Ultimately, the Chinese government suppressed public opinion on the issue. However, opposition to Pakistan has gradually grown among the Chinese public.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued orange and red alerts for Pakistan.
Currently, Chinese citizens in Pakistan are subject to strict restrictions on their movements.
They are restricted to a specific area. If they need to leave this area, they must be escorted by armed Pakistani police officers and must travel in bulletproof vehicles provided by the police. All expenses are borne by the Chinese company or individual.
Chinese citizens are strictly prohibited from entering red alert areas (Gwadar is located in this area).
Under these circumstances, economic development between China and Pakistan is impossible.
However, China-Pakistan cooperation at the political and military levels remains unaffected by this situation.