Over the years, thanks to the nurturing of generations of leaders, and people from all sectors of both countries, Pakistan-China friendship has flourished and witnessed sound and steady growth. No matter how the circumstances have been in the two countries, how the dynamics of the region and the world changed, Pakistan and China have always respected, understood and supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests.

Pakistan acted positively as China’s backdoor channel during its years of diplomatic isolation. Pakistan became the bridge between Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong, and frontline in Beijing’s strategic struggles with the Soviet Union during the late stages of the Cold War. From China’s prism, it always sees a strong and capable Pakistan as an asset to China in its own right. In this context, in May 2026, Pakistan and China celebrated 75 years of successful diplomatic relations.

As China and Pakistan commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the occasion also coincides with a decade of the Health Silk Road initiative, offering an opportunity to reflect on the evolving dimensions of bilateral cooperation. Hence, this op-ed series covers the evolving health sector transformation in Pakistan under Health Silk Road initiative which is an important component of China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).

Notable healthcare projects include the Port Authority Hospital in Gwadar, the Medical Centre at the China-Pakistan Gwadar Fajr Colony Secondary School and Vocational Training Centre,........

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