Archive · 25 Jul 2025
China Presses Pakistan on Security of Its Personnel, Businesses
China is worried about the safety of its people and businesses in Pakistan.
They talked about this with Pakistan's military, who promised to keep everyone safe.
The main worry is in Balochistan, where there are groups that want to be independent and have attacked Chinese projects before.
China wants Pakistan to make sure nothing bad happens to its workers and investments.
Pakistan's leaders have also been discussing how to improve security for the Chinese.
China has expressed concerns to Pakistan about the safety of Chinese nationals and businesses.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Wang Yi and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Syed Asim Munir.
Security concerns are particularly acute in Balochistan, where China has invested heavily in infrastructure.
Pakistan's military assured China it would take measures to ensure security.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has been active in the region, with past attacks on Chinese interests.
- Who
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
- What
- China is pressing Pakistan to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and businesses.
- When
- The issue was discussed on Thursday, July 24, and earlier in February 2025 and July 22, 2025.
- Where
- The discussions took place in Beijing and Islamabad, with concerns focused on Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Why
- China is concerned about the security of its nationals and investments, especially those related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China's Perspective
Pakistan's Perspective
Security
China's Perspective
Prioritize the safety and security of Chinese citizens and investments in Pakistan.
Pakistan's Perspective
Ensure their personnel are secure.
Measures
China's Perspective
The Pakistani military should take all necessary measures to guarantee security
Pakistan's Perspective
Ensure security protocols for Chinese personnel.
- Meeting Date
- July 24
- Participants
- Wang Yi, Syed Asim Munir
- Location
- Beijing
- Concern
- Safety of Chinese nationals and businesses in Pakistan
- Initiative
- China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
- Region of Concern
- Balochistan