The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor faces security challenges, and the Chinese side has called on both Pakistan and Afghanistan to ensure the safety of personnel and projects.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting, China raises a demand

October 13 report, Pakistan and Afghanistan have had serious armed clashes on the border, causing dozens of casualties. At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the spokesperson made a statement, saying that China is very concerned about this matter and feels worried, and has clearly put forward a requirement: Both Pakistan and Afghanistan must take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in the area.

Although China does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, when it comes to its overseas interests, its position has never been ambiguous.

Currently, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through the northwest of Pakistan, close to the Afghan border. Meanwhile, the Taliban forces and extremist organizations in Afghanistan are active frequently. Every time the tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate, it directly threatens Chinese projects and personnel.

Therefore, this time, China not only once again called for calm and restraint, dialogue and consultation, but also clearly put its own interests on the table, which is equivalent to drawing a red line for Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The spokesperson also mentioned that both sides should look at the big picture. In China's view, Pakistan and Afghanistan are neighbors that cannot be moved away. If the two countries want to achieve development, they cannot be led by border conflicts, nor can they allow terrorism to resurge.

If the conflict continues and the situation gets out of control, it will not only affect the people of the two countries, but also a large number of infrastructure and energy projects that rely on Chinese investment.

China's demands are not only to protect its overseas interests, but also to expect regional peace. This tells Pakistan and Afghanistan that the ultimate goal is development, and the foundation of development is peace. The protection of the safety of Chinese personnel and projects is precisely the protection of the foundation for the development of both sides, which is what China refers to as "looking at the big picture."

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