An article published on October 12, 2010, by the Chinese Communist Party-controlled “Global Times” has questioned the reported description of Pakistan as a cancer by President Barack Obama. It has instead described Pakistan as a pearl and highlighted the Chinese affection for Pakistan.
There will be absolutely no stability in Xinjiang and Tibet without the solid brotherhood of Pakistan.
The article says: “Because Pakistan has strong defense science and technology, China feels very safe and peaceful in its frontier regions like Xinjiang and Tibet. There will be absolutely no stability in Xinjiang and Tibet without the solid brotherhood of Pakistan. Pakistan is at the crossroads of the legendary Silk Road between China and the West. I understand that Obama has his own agendas in Afghanistan. But I believe that any military policies and actions taking place in this region must serve the interests of the national security, national unity, social stability, economic development and regional cooperation among the three countries: Pakistan, China and Afghanistan.”
The article has been written by Li Xiguang, a Professor at the Tsinghua University.
A strong Pakistan is in nobodys benefit. A strong Pak nation supports those who want to fragment India. India must execute a zero sum game for both nations. Gilgit and Baluch regions must be reminded of there independent roots and should be supported to obtain such freedom.
Necessity does make strange bedfellows indeed. Honorable settlement of the Sino-Indian border dispute will put an end to the “necessity” of the Sino-Pak nexus. Are our diplomatic boys and ladies up to it? In the interim the Services MUST get their act together!