Archive · 7 Jan 2026
China and Pakistan Boost Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
China and Pakistan had a meeting in Beijing.
The Chinese minister, Wang Xiaohong, said they want to work together more to fight terrorism, telecom crimes, and cybercrimes.
They also talked about setting up a special team in Pakistan to protect Chinese workers.
Pakistan has 20,000 Chinese people working on big projects, and some have been hurt or killed in attacks.
Both countries agreed to train their police better and share information to keep everyone safe.
They plan to meet every three months to keep working together.
China and Pakistan held a meeting in Beijing to discuss counter-terrorism cooperation and the establishment of a Special Protection Unit for Chinese nationals in Pakistan.
Wang Xiaohong, China's public security minister, expressed willingness to intensify cooperation with Pakistan in fighting terrorism, telecom crime, and cybercrimes.
Pakistan announced the establishment of a Special Protection Unit in Islamabad to ensure the security of Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects.
Both countries agreed to develop a joint and rapid response system against terrorism, including expanding training programs to enhance police capacity.
China and Pakistan plan to hold meetings of a joint working group every three months and a ministerial-level meeting once a year to continue their cooperation.
- Who
- China and Pakistan
- What
- Meeting to discuss counter-terrorism cooperation and establishment of a Special Protection Unit for Chinese nationals
- When
- January 7
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To address risks and challenges, safeguard national security, and protect Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects
- Countries Involved
- China and Pakistan
- Meeting Location
- Beijing, China
- Chinese Representative
- Wang Xiaohong, Public Security Minister
- Pakistani Representatives
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Counter-Narcotics Minister
- Meeting Date
- January 7
- Focus Areas
- Terrorism, telecom crime, and cybercrimes
- Special Protection Unit
- Established in Islamabad for Chinese nationals
- Chinese Nationals in Pakistan
- 20,000 working on CPEC projects
- Terror Attacks on Chinese
- 20 dead, 34 injured from 2021 to December 2024
