Abstract
China, a lofty nation of 5000 years of uninterrupted civilization, world’s second largest economy, a nation of huge land mass and vibrant 1.3 billion populations with permanent seat in United Nation’s Security Council is steadfast on the road of peaceful development. Despite foreign aggressions, humiliations and occupations, Chinese nation never demonstrated revengeful attitude and instead adopted a submissive and non- confrontational approach to buy time for national cohesion, economic and infrastructure development and making the country stronger. The consistent and rapid industrialization has enabled China to maintain over 9% growth rate which brought rich dividends for China and is now termed as economic super power and world’s manufacturing industry. This all can be attributed to consistent pragmatic foreign policy and unique blend of relevant to all and friend of all with mutual accommodation and peaceful coexistence. Pakistan and China are termed as Iron Brothers, therefore, Pakistan can accrue many dividends from rising status of China. This research article critically examines evolution of China’s foreign policy and draws relevance for Pakistan with suggested course of actions to make more dynamic and pragmatic foreign policy. The views and analysis expressed in this article are author’s own.
Highlights
The grand strategy of China is imaginably most profoundly inclined by its need for steady and reasonably high levels of economic development
The same policy is recommended to be adopted by Pakistan for future to avoid diplomatic isolation
As per author’s analyses, the China is following the foreign policy of friendly relations with all the countries, peaceful resolution of disputes, building community of common interests and shared destiny, seeking common development through a win-win cooperation
Summary
The grand strategy of China is imaginably most profoundly inclined by its need for steady and reasonably high levels of economic development. The principal purpose for Deng Xiaoping’s 24 character strategy “observe calmly, secure our position, cope with affairs calmly, hide our capacities, bide our time, be good at maintaining a low profile, and never claim leadership” was to buy time for consistent focus and build solid foundations for economic. Over the last three decades since its reform and opening up, China has made a remarkable progress. It has maintained an average close to 8 percent annual growth rate beside substantially improving its military capabilities on land, sea, air and venturing into the space with remarkable degree of success. I as the author of this paper am aware of limitations of not an expert on the subject. My research is based on empirical review of the available literature and background studies on China
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