Pakistan Reaffirms China Alliance Amid Ceasefire With India

Pakistan has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with China following a brief military standoff with India earlier this month, AlJazeera reports.

According to AlJazeera, Pakistan defended itself using Chinese missiles and air defence systems, along with both Chinese and US fighter jets.

A US-brokered ceasefire helped de-escalate tensions — a move Islamabad welcomed and credited to the Trump administration.

Despite acknowledging US diplomatic efforts, Pakistan sought to reassure China of its loyalty.

AlJazeera reports that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar visited Beijing on May 20 and met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The two discussed the India-Pakistan conflict and India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty — a move Islamabad condemned as “unilateral and illegal.”

Wang described the ceasefire as promoting “regional peace” and serving the long-term interests of both sides, AlJazeera noted.

Experts told AlJazeera that the visit aimed to secure China’s support while updating Beijing on US-led ceasefire efforts — reaffirming Pakistan’s long-standing ties with China amid shifting regional alliances.