67 gfpr 10.31703/gfpr Global Foreign Policies Review gfpr 2788-502X 2788-5038 Humanity Publications Pakistan 394322 10.31703/gfpr.2023(VI-II).01 4791 1.0 article Sino-Pakistan Relations: A Historical Journey of 70 Years Akhter Muhammad Nauman Conceptualization Writing – original draft PhD International Politics, Shandong University Qingdao China Corresponding Author: Muhammad Nauman Akhter, PhD International Politics, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.

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Pakistan-China friendship is the height of longstanding confidence, regardless of different cultures, political systems and religions. Both countries have evolved their bilateral relationship based on common values and belief systems. Pakistan recognized China in 1950. This relationship has been upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2005, signed a treaty following Friendship and Good Neighbourly relationship. Both countries have successfully managed their relationship over a long and tumultuous journey of 70 years. This study delineates Pakistan-China strategic relationships in different phases of history from 1950 to 2020.

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Pakistan-China friendship is the height of longstanding confidence, regardless of different cultures, political systems and religions. Both countries have evolved their bilateral relationship based on common values and belief systems. Pakistan recognized China in 1950. This relationship has been upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2005, signed a treaty following Friendship and Good Neighbourly relationship. Both countries have successfully managed their relationship over a long and tumultuous journey of 70 years. This study delineates Pakistan-China strategic relationships in different phases of history from 1950 to 2020.

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