Xi meets Pakistani prime minister on relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, to discuss relations between their two countries and other issues of common concern.

At the meeting, Xi noted that China and Pakistan are friends through thick and thin, brothers in arms, and partners bonded by trust and shared principles. This ironclad friendship, forged through trials of history, has stood the test of time and grown even stronger. Amid a rapidly changing global landscape, a close China-Pakistan relationship is vital for regional peace and development. Both sides should accelerate the building of an even closer community with a shared future in the new era, bringing more benefits to the two peoples and setting an example for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries, he said.

Xi stressed that China supports Pakistan in maintaining unity, focusing on development, and building up its own strength. China is willing to work with Pakistan to develop an upgraded version 2.0 of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the upgraded China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, enhancing cooperation in industry, agriculture, mining, and other fields to improve Pakistan's capacity for self-development.

China also supports Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism and hopes that Pakistan will take concrete and effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan, thereby creating a secure environment for bilateral cooperation. Both sides should strengthen strategic communication, well implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative, respond to common challenges, and uphold international fairness and justice, Xi said.

Speaking on the same occasion, Shehbaz extended congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, noting that during the World Anti-Fascist War, the Communist Party of China served as a key force that saved China and transformed the world. He pointed out that the ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China is deeply rooted in the hearts of the more than 200 million Pakistanis, with each generation remembering China's selfless assistance. No force can shake the unbreakable bond between the two countries, he said.

Under Chinese President Xi Jinping's strong leadership, China has made remarkable achievements in economic and social development, accomplished the hard task of poverty alleviation in the interest of the Chinese people, and shared opportunities with developing countries through the Belt and Road Initiative, winning wide acclaim and respect globally. Pakistan firmly adheres to the one-China principle and looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across the board to ensure the relationship continues to move forward. Pakistan will spare no effort to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, projects and institutions in the country, he stressed.

Shehbaz also expressed full support for the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Xi, noting that it is of great significance to global peace, development, and stability, and pledged Pakistan's active implementation of the initiative.

Shehbaz is in China for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War scheduled for Wednesday, after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin.

Xi meets Pakistani prime minister on relations

Xi meets Pakistani prime minister on relations

Xi meets Pakistani prime minister on relations

Xi meets Pakistani prime minister on relations

Xi meets Pakistani prime minister on relations

A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.

Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.

In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.

"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.

Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.

In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.

"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.

By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.

After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.

"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.

Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.

As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.

Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media