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China, Pakistan, United States
Beijing frets over Washington's return to Islamabad, a key military partner

Afghanistan, Pakistan: Beijing reshuffles the cards (2/2) – Over the past four months, US delegations have made a series of discreet visits to Islamabad. Beijing is watchful and apprehensive, as Pakistan remains an irreplaceable strategic military partner for China. [...]

Published on 12/03/2026 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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