China backs Pakistan’s security to safeguard investment in joint corridor

Timeslive · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · May 26, 2026 · 318 words · By Reuters Agency

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China and Pakistan have issued a joint statement outlining a consensus to strengthen strategic ties, focusing on the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the port of Gwadar. The agreement also covers regional security concerns, the one-China principle, and diplomatic efforts regarding Afghanistan and the Middle East.

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What happened

China and Pakistan have reached a “new broad consensus” on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the port of Gwadar as a regional connectivity hub, the neighbours said on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The remarks came in a joint statement as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrapped up a visit to Beijing, at a time when Islamabad is seeking investment while navigating tension with Afghanistan and mediating in the Iran war.

Common ground

“Both sides welcomed third parties to participate in the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor under the model agreed,” they said in the statement, issued after Sharif met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: China backs Pakistan’s security to safeguard investment in joint corridor?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Both opposed the use of territory by groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement to imperil regional security or launch attacks?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Both opposed the use of territory by groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement to imperil regional security or launch attacks.”

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While The Hindu reports this specific joint opposition to TTP and ETIM, the other provided evidence (Wikipedia/BBC) provides general information about China and does not corroborate this specific diplomatic agreement.

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web search NEUTRAL — China, [h] officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), [i] is a country in East Asia. It is the second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, representing 17%…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China

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web search NEUTRAL — Get all the latest news, live updates and content about China from across the BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world/asia/china

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · China, the largest of all Asian countries, occupies nearly the entire East Asian landmass and covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth, making it almost as large as t…
https://www.britannica.com/place/China

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Claim 2: “Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle, calling the democratically governed island of Taiwan, claimed by China, an “inalienable” part of China”

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The claim is supported by The Hindu and multiple official/web sources, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirming Pakistan's adherence to the one-China principle.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 17, 2026 ... Pakistan reaffirms that Taiwan is an inherent part of China, stating it will continue to support the One China policy,” Disclaimer: This ...
https://www.facebook.com/iuetseinsteins/posts/pakistan-reaff…

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web search NEUTRAL — Pakistan reaffirms its strong commitment to 'One-China' Policy and firmly supports China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pakistan is deeply ...
https://mofa.gov.pk/pakistan-reaffirms-one-china-policy

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web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 ... Pakistan once again reaffirms its firm commitment to the One China policy, recognizing Taiwan as an integral part of China. Pakistan and ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmJz9jMv4U/

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Claim 3: “These plans encompass the Khunjerab Pass and an upgrade of the Karakoram Highway, the main overland link between China and Pakistan.”

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Wikipedia entries for the Karakoram Highway and Khunjerab Pass confirm these are the primary overland links between China and Pakistan, supporting the claim's factual basis regarding the geography of the corridor.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Khunjerab Railway (Urdu: خنجراب ریل راستہ), also known as the China–Pakistan railway and ML-5, is a semi-planned railway line in Pakistan, passing through the region of Kashmir. The current active lin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khunjerab_Railway

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Khunjerab Pass (Chinese: 红其拉甫口岸; Urdu: درہ خنجراب ; Uyghur: قونجىراپ ئېغىزى) is a mountain pass on the Karakoram Highway in Pakistani-administered Gilgit-Baltistan bordering Xinjiang Autonomous Region…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khunjerab_Pass

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Karakoram Highway (Urdu: شاہراہِ قراقرم, Śāhirāh-i Qarāquram), also known as the KKH, National Highway 35 (Urdu: قومی شاہراہ ۳۵), N-35, and the China–Pakistan Friendship Highway, is a 1,300 km (81…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karakoram_Highway

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Claim 4: “Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrapped up a visit to Beijing”

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RT News and The Guardian both report on Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Beijing. Wikipedia confirms his role as Prime Minister.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Second Shehbaz Sharif government is the incumbent federal cabinet and Government led by Shehbaz Sharif after he was sworn into office on 11 March 2024
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Shehbaz_Sharif_governme…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (born 23 September 1951) is a Pakistani politician and businessman who has served as the prime minister of Pakistan since 2024, having previously been in the role between …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shehbaz_Sharif

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) is a security and defence pact between the countries of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Under this agreement, both countries have committed to treating any act…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Mutual_Defence_Agree…

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Claim 5: “Both sides welcomed third parties to participate in the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor under the model agreed”

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The claim is corroborated by The Hindu and multiple web search results from different sources confirming the agreement on third-party participation in CPEC.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC; Chinese: 中巴经济走廊; pinyin: Zhōng bā jīngjì zǒuláng; Urdu: چین پاکستان اقتصادی راہداری) is a 3,000 km Chinese infrastructure network project currently under constr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Pakistan_Economic_Corrid…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan were established in 1950, when the Dominion of Pakistan was among the first countries to sever di…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Pakistan_relations

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chinese people in Pakistan (Urdu: چینی) comprise one of Pakistan's significant expatriate communities. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has raised the expatriate population, which has grown f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people_in_Pakistan

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Claim 6: “Sharif met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang”

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The meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang are reported by both The Hindu and Al Jazeera.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Shehbaz Sharif during his first term as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from April 2022 to August 2023 and his second term from …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_prime_mi…

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Claim 7: “Taiwan rejects China’s claims, saying only the island’s people can decide its future.”

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Taiwan's rejection of China's sovereignty claims is reported by multiple independent sources including The Hindu, CNBC, and Al Jazeera.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Taiwan rejects China's claims, saying only the island's people can decide its future.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-pakistan-a…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — He rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims over the democratically governed island.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/12/china-offers-incentives-to-t…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The island's ruling party rejects that claim.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/taiwan-was-central-in-xis-me…

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Claim 8: “CPEC, a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road initiative”

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Multiple independent news sources (The Hindu, Al Jazeera) and Wikipedia confirm that CPEC is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The China–Mongolia–Russia Economic Corridor is one of the six major land corridors of China's global infrastructure development initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Mongolia–Russia_Economic…

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Claim 9: “China and Pakistan have reached a “new broad consensus” on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the port of Gwadar as a regional connectivity hub”

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The claim is reported identically by two independent news organizations, Al Jazeera and The Hindu.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — China and Pakistan have reached a “new broad consensus” on deepening strategic ties to bolster the development of a joint economic corridor and establish the port of Gwadar as a regional connectivity …
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/26/pakistan-and-chi…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — China and Pakistan have reached a "new broad consensus" on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the port of Gwadar as a regional connectivity hub
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-pakistan-a…

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Claim 10: “China said it appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating the temporary US-Iran ceasefire and holding talks in Islamabad.”

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Multiple web search results describe China's appreciation for Pakistan's role in facilitating a temporary US-Iran ceasefire and hosting talks in Islamabad.

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web search NEUTRAL — The region has breathed a sigh of relief after the temporary cease-fire ... China's role has also been acknowledged by U.S. President Donald Trump following the ...
https://caspianpost.com/analytics/islamabad-talks-pakistan-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — in 8 hours ... ... Pakistan for facilitating the temporary ceasefire and hosting the Islamabad talks. He described Pakistan's role as “fair and balanced ...
https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/publications/center-publicatio…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 9, 2026 ... WASHINGTON: Pakistan's mediation that helped bring about a temporary US–Iran ceasefire has drawn global attention, with Islamabad's envoy to ...
https://www.dawn.com/news/1990131

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