{"id":87602,"date":"2024-11-28T22:26:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T22:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/chinese-envoy-asks-govt-to-take-targeted-security-measures-for-safety-of-workers\/"},"modified":"2024-11-28T22:26:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T22:26:18","slug":"chinese-envoy-asks-govt-to-take-targeted-security-measures-for-safety-of-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/chinese-envoy-asks-govt-to-take-targeted-security-measures-for-safety-of-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese envoy asks govt to take \u2018targeted security measures\u2019 for safety of workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>The Chinese consul general has stressed that China firmly supports Pakistan\u2019s efforts in combating terrorism and asked the federal government to implement targeted security measures to protect Chinese personnel, projects and institutions working in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Counter-terrorism efforts remain a key topic of discussion between the two countries due to the rising frequency of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1863448\">attacks<\/a> targeting Chinese nationals working in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"media  sm:w-1\/2  w-full  media--right  media--embed  media--uneven\">\n<p>    <iframe class=\"nk-iframe\" onload=\"setInterval(()=&gt;{try{this.style.height=this.contentWindow.document.body.scrollHeight+'px';}catch{}}, 100)\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"height:250px;position:relative\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/card\/1875231\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>While there have been media reports that Beijing is seeking a more proactive role in ensuring the safety of its citizens in Pakistan, the Foreign Office has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1872483\/china-not-seeking-own-security-for-its-nationals-fo\">emphasised<\/a> that counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries is based on mutual respect for each other\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>During a media briefing at the Consulate General of China in Karachi on Wednesday, Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong said that the China-Pakistan ironclad friendship was everlasting and ever-refreshing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is expected that the Pakistani side will improve its business environment and provide a favourable policy framework for Chinese investment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Pakistan-China relationship is of strategic significance,\u201d the official said. \u201cBoth sides firmly support each other\u2019s core interests and development paths. The China-Pakistan relationship has always been a priority in China\u2019s foreign relations. Any attempt to disrupt or undermine Pakistan-China cooperation is bound to fail.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe two sides will continuously strengthen practical cooperation across various fields, jointly upgrade the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and accelerate the construction of major projects in railways, highways, and ports,\u201d Yundong added.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the two nations would work together to refine and optimise the<br \/>\nconstruction plan of the Karachi-Hyderabad section and formulate<br \/>\nfinancing and implementation plans that were feasible and sustainable at<br \/>\nthe earliest.<\/p>\n<p>They would actively seek financial support for the Karakoram<br \/>\nHighway (Raikot-Thakot) realignment project under the terms of the<br \/>\nFramework Agreement of the project and facilitate the project\u2019s early<br \/>\nexecution.<\/p>\n<p>Yundong added that they would speed up the development of Gwadar Port\u2019s auxiliary infrastructure, steadily attract more cargo shipments<br \/>\nto the port, find a solution to inadequate water and power supply at an<br \/>\nearly date, accelerate the development of the port\u2019s industrial zone, and<br \/>\nsolidly enhance connectivity between the port and other parts of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The New Gwadar International Airport project aided by China has been<br \/>\ncompleted, he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur two sides are also deepening cooperation in agriculture, mining,<br \/>\ninformation technology, energy, trade and culture. China supports its<br \/>\ncompanies to invest in Pakistan\u2019s Special Economic Zones in line with<br \/>\nthe market and commercial principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChina will continue [to] support Pakistan to improve the well-being of its<br \/>\npeople, aiming to ensure that development benefits reach all regions and<br \/>\ncommunities. Under the framework of the CPEC Working Group on<br \/>\nSocio-Economic Cooperation, the two sides will strengthen their<br \/>\ncooperation particularly in areas such as healthcare, agriculture,<br \/>\neducation, climate response and disaster prevention, while continuing to<br \/>\npromote projects that improve people\u2019s livelihoods,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"highlights-chinas-role-in-pushing-for-world-peace-development\" href=\"#highlights-chinas-role-in-pushing-for-world-peace-development\" class=\"heading-permalink\" aria-hidden=\"true\" title=\"Permalink\"\/>Highlights China\u2019s role in pushing for world peace, development<\/h2>\n<p>Yundong said that China was one of the most peace-loving countries in the<br \/>\nworld, saying it had left no record of colonisation and invasion of other countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChina\u2019s adherence to the path of peaceful development is an inheritance and development of the peace-loving cultural tradition of the Chinese nation over thousands of years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The consul general said that since its founding, the People\u2019s Republic of<br \/>\nChina remained firm in pursuing an independent foreign policy of<br \/>\npeace, and was always committed to emphasising its foreign policy<br \/>\ngoals of upholding world peace and promoting common development.<\/p>\n<p>He said that even as China grew stronger today, it had no intention of<br \/>\nturning itself into an American-Soviet-style super-hegemony. \u201cChina does not pursue the path of great power rivalry, nor does it follow the traditional approach of emerging nations challenging established powers,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt does not engage in colonialism or enslave underdeveloped countries. It does not undermine the existing international political structure, challenge the international order or pursue spheres of influence. Instead, China advocates for the principle of peaceful coexistence and strives to live in harmony and develop together with all countries in the world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Over the past 75 years, especially after the launch of the reform and opening-up policy in 1978, China has achieved remarkable economic and social development.<\/p>\n<p>It has maintained an average annual economic growth rate of 8.9 per cent for 45 consecutive years, increasing its economic scale by 47 times. It has become the world\u2019s largest industrial manufacturer, largest trading nation, largest<br \/>\nforeign exchange reserve holder and the second-largest economy.<\/p>\n<p>As a large developing country and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China made positive and significant contributions to world peace and development over the past several decades.<\/p>\n<p>In the 1960s and 1970s, despite its own limited wealth and resources, China helped build some major infrastructure projects such as the Karakoram Highway and Tanzania Zambia Railway, which vividly illustrated the \u201ctrue friendship in times of need\u201d between China and Pakistan, as well as other countries.<\/p>\n<p>From 1979 to 2023, China contributed 24.8pc annually to global economic growth, ranking first in the world. China has taken the lead in achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and has contributed over 70 per cent to global poverty reduction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the largest contributor to the G20\u2019s Debt Service Suspension Initiative, China accounts for over 40pc of the global debt relief totally. China is now the second-largest contributor to the UN budget and the second-largest contributor to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces. China is actively advancing a low-carbon transformation and is a key force in global green development and addressing climate change,\u201d the consul general said.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and more than 150 countries and over 30 international organisations have signed the BRI cooperation agreements with China for now.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past 10 years, under the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefit, the BRI has mobilised nearly one trillion US dollars in investments worldwide, initiated over 3,000 cooperative projects and created 420,000 jobs for BRI partner countries.<\/p>\n<p>According to the World Bank, the BRI has led to a 4.1pc increase in trade, a 5pc increase in foreign investment, and a 3.4pc rise in GDP for low-income countries. By 2030, the BRI is expected to generate $1.6 trillion in global benefits annually, accounting for 1.3pc of global GDP, helping nearly 40 million people get rid of poverty around the world. The BRI has become a platform for global cooperation and a breakthrough for the world economy to overcome low growth.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese consul general also said that for the past several years the<br \/>\nworld had entered a new period of turbulence and transformation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome countries are recklessly pushing forward geopolitical competition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe world economy is becoming more fragmented, with its weak growth and<br \/>\nspreading unilateralism and protectionism. Economic globalisation<br \/>\nhas faced headwinds and counter-currents, and the world openness index<br \/>\nis declining. Today, humanity has once again come to a historical crossroads,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut no matter how international and regional situations evolve, China<br \/>\nwill continue to advance high-quality development under the strong<br \/>\nleadership of the Communist Party of China to build a great country and<br \/>\nmove toward national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese<br \/>\nmodernisation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chinese consul general has stressed that China firmly supports Pakistan\u2019s efforts in combating terrorism and asked the federal government to implement targeted security measures to protect Chinese personnel, projects and institutions working in the country. 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