Abstract
Pakistan-China strategic relationship is an epitome of enduring
friendship, regardless of different belief systems and cultures. Both
countries have taken thousands of steps to further their relationship into
a strategic partnership based on shared values and interests as there is a
famous Chinese saying, “the journey of thousand miles begins with a
single step”. The very first step to develop this friendship was taken
way back in 1950, when Pakistan recognized China as an independent
state; and the first step towards strategic partnership has been taken in
April 2005 while both countries signed a treaty of Friendship,
Cooperation and Good-neighbourly Relations. The two countries have
travelled over 55 years of long journey of smooth relations. This study
attempts to provide a detailed account of historical developments of
Pakistan-China intimacy through the lens of Cold War and post-Cold
War politics in South Asia from 1950 to 2005.
