Published: 12:37 PM, 27 June 2025 Last Update: 12:41 PM, 27 June 2025
China warns Pakistan against Pak’s developing affinity towards US
“If the U.S. Gets a Base, Our Relations Are Over”: China’s Stern Warning to Pakistan Sends Ripples Across South Asia”
China has recently issued a stern warning to Pakistan, making it clear that if Islamabad allows the United States to establish a military base on its soil, Beijing could sever all ties with the country. This warning comes at a time when reports are circulating about deepening strategic cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan. China views such a move not only as a threat to its own security but also as a direct attack on its economic and strategic interests.
In recent years, there had been signs of easing tensions between Pakistan and the United States. However, new developments suggest that both nations are again attempting to strengthen security and military cooperation. China considers this potential alliance as being against its national interests, especially given its multi-billion dollar investments in the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). For China, CPEC is not only commercially significant but also holds critical strategic value.
Threat Over Belt and Road Initiative
CPEC forms a major part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and passes through Pakistan’s Gwadar Port. China fears that if Pakistan allows the U.S. military presence, Washington could spy on BRI projects or directly or indirectly interfere with them. China has made it explicitly clear that it will not tolerate any form of U.S. military presence in Pakistan.
Rising Diplomatic Pressures on Pakistan
Pakistan now finds itself in a difficult diplomatic bind. On one hand, it wants to preserve its long-standing “Iron Brotherhood” with China, while on the other, it is also seeking to rekindle its historic ties with the United States as part of its broader foreign policy agenda. However, the growing rivalry between the two superpowers has pushed Pakistan into a corner where it might be forced to choose sides.
Will the U.S. Re-establish a Military Presence in Pakistan?
International observers are now asking whether the U.S. is indeed planning to set up a military base in Pakistan. While no official confirmation has come from either Washington or Islamabad, diplomatic circles are abuzz with speculation that the United States, post its withdrawal from Afghanistan, may be looking to reassert its military footprint in South Asia, with Pakistan possibly playing a key role in this strategy.
Regional Impact
This development is not limited to China and Pakistan alone. It could have significant ramifications for India and the wider South Asian region. Should Pakistan deepen military cooperation with the U.S., China might not only distance itself from Islamabad but could also recalibrate its relationship with New Delhi in a new strategic light. Additionally, increased U.S. military presence in Pakistan could further complicate the situation in Afghanistan.
In essence, China’s ultimatum has the potential to reshape South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, forcing Pakistan into a precarious balancing act between two rival global powers.
China has recently issued a stern warning to Pakistan, making it clear that if Islamabad allows the United States to establish a military base on its soil, Beijing could sever all ties with the country. This warning comes at a time when reports are circulating about deepening strategic cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan. China views such a move not only as a threat to its own security but also as a direct attack on its economic and strategic interests.
In recent years, there had been signs of easing tensions between Pakistan and the United States. However, new developments suggest that both nations are again attempting to strengthen security and military cooperation. China considers this potential alliance as being against its national interests, especially given its multi-billion dollar investments in the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). For China, CPEC is not only commercially significant but also holds critical strategic value.
Threat Over Belt and Road Initiative
CPEC forms a major part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and passes through Pakistan’s Gwadar Port. China fears that if Pakistan allows the U.S. military presence, Washington could spy on BRI projects or directly or indirectly interfere with them. China has made it explicitly clear that it will not tolerate any form of U.S. military presence in Pakistan.
Rising Diplomatic Pressures on Pakistan
Pakistan now finds itself in a difficult diplomatic bind. On one hand, it wants to preserve its long-standing “Iron Brotherhood” with China, while on the other, it is also seeking to rekindle its historic ties with the United States as part of its broader foreign policy agenda. However, the growing rivalry between the two superpowers has pushed Pakistan into a corner where it might be forced to choose sides.
Will the U.S. Re-establish a Military Presence in Pakistan?
International observers are now asking whether the U.S. is indeed planning to set up a military base in Pakistan. While no official confirmation has come from either Washington or Islamabad, diplomatic circles are abuzz with speculation that the United States, post its withdrawal from Afghanistan, may be looking to reassert its military footprint in South Asia, with Pakistan possibly playing a key role in this strategy.
Regional Impact
This development is not limited to China and Pakistan alone. It could have significant ramifications for India and the wider South Asian region. Should Pakistan deepen military cooperation with the U.S., China might not only distance itself from Islamabad but could also recalibrate its relationship with New Delhi in a new strategic light. Additionally, increased U.S. military presence in Pakistan could further complicate the situation in Afghanistan.
In essence, China’s ultimatum has the potential to reshape South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, forcing Pakistan into a precarious balancing act between two rival global powers.
Written by: Dr. Parvinder Singh (Page3news Worldwide, founded by Dr. Parvinder Singh, is a pioneering multilingual newspaper based in Thailand.)
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