ASSESSMENTS
China: Walking a Fine Line in Alliance With Pakistan
Oct 16, 2008 | 20:02 GMT
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Summary
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met in Beijing for broad-ranging talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao. The two oversaw the signing of several deals between China and Pakistan, and held talks to discuss greater economic cooperation and a strengthened strategic partnership. But beneath the pomp and ceremony, Beijing is undertaking a serious reassessment of its ties with Islamabad, with an eye on Pakistani-U.S. relations.
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