ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China have taken a major step towards strengthening their decades-old strategic alliance, launching a new information-sharing initiative designed to counter misinformation, expand media cooperation and bring the people of both countries closer together.
The move marks a fresh chapter in bilateral relations as Islamabad and Beijing seek to extend their partnership beyond economic projects, infrastructure development and diplomatic engagement into the rapidly evolving world of digital communication, public diplomacy and information sharing.
75 years of trust, now a new chapter. 🇵🇰🇨🇳 Guided by the shared vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz and President Xi Jinping @XisMoments, we launched the China Pakistan Information Corridor today alongside Ms. Mao Ning, Spokesperson of China’s Foreign Ministry, and Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Jiang Zaidong. This new bridge will strengthen media partnerships, cultural ties, tourism and think tank cooperation between our two nations.
پاک چین دوستی پائندہ باد
中巴友谊万古长青
🇵🇰🇨🇳— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) October 27, 2026
The China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC) was formally inaugurated by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning at a ceremony held at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad.
The initiative aims to build a coordinated network connecting media organisations, businesses, academic institutions, policy researchers and young people across both countries.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said the new corridor would help address misleading narratives and propaganda targeting the two nations while encouraging greater understanding of their respective cultures, traditions and societies.
He emphasised that Pakistan and China shared a historic friendship built on trust and cooperation, adding that stronger communication channels would help reinforce positive public perceptions of the relationship.
China Raises Alarm Over Growing Threat of Fake News
Speaking at the inauguration, Mao Ning highlighted the increasing challenges posed by fake news, misinformation and misleading narratives in today’s information-driven world.
She said the emergence of these challenges had made it essential for countries to promote credible, accurate and timely communication.
The Chinese spokesperson described the Information Corridor as an important platform for presenting the achievements of Pakistan-China cooperation to wider audiences and building greater public support for bilateral relations.
She expressed confidence that the initiative’s four major components would improve understanding of the partnership and help communicate its significance to people in both countries.
Mao Ning said the platform would also strengthen public support for the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Pakistan-China friendship.
‘CPEC Is the Body, Information Corridor Its Voice,’ Says Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar delivered a strong message about preserving Pakistan’s historic ties with China, describing the relationship as a legacy that must be passed on to future generations.
He said the friendship between Pakistan and China had survived changing regional and global circumstances, earning a distinctive reputation as an “iron-clad” partnership.
According to the minister, earlier generations had nurtured the relationship through decades of cooperation, and it was now the responsibility of the present generation to protect and strengthen those bonds.
Tarar drew a comparison between the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the newly launched information initiative, describing CPEC as the body of the two countries’ shared future and CPIC as its voice.
He explained that economic connectivity alone was not enough to sustain a comprehensive strategic relationship, making public engagement, accurate information and cultural understanding equally important.
The minister said CPIC would function as a bridge connecting Pakistani and Chinese communities through media collaboration, digital platforms and institutional partnerships.
He also announced that the first regional office of the corridor’s trade pillar had already been established in Karachi, providing a platform for stronger commercial engagement.
Four Major Pillars to Drive Pakistan-China Cooperation
The government has structured the China-Pakistan Information Corridor around four interconnected areas intended to broaden the scope of bilateral cooperation.
The media pillar will establish mechanisms for sharing verified news between Pakistani and Chinese media organisations. It will also promote joint fact-checking efforts aimed at identifying misinformation and preventing misleading narratives from influencing public opinion.
Under the business and enterprise pillar, the two countries will work towards expanding trade relationships, facilitating investment opportunities and improving cooperation between their business communities.
The think-tank pillar will encourage researchers, policy specialists and academic institutions to undertake collaborative studies, organise discussions and publish research on matters of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, the culture, tourism and youth pillar will focus on strengthening people-to-people connections through cultural programmes, tourism promotion and greater opportunities for young people to interact and participate in exchange activities.
Tarar said the initiative was intended to create a comprehensive network of media organisations, universities, scholars, businesses and research institutions working together to strengthen bilateral understanding.
He maintained that CPEC had played a significant role in linking the economies of the two countries, while the Information Corridor would focus on connecting their societies.
The minister said the platform would help challenge false narratives with verified facts, encourage engagement instead of isolation and build confidence through sustained communication.
Pakistan, China Plan Joint Information and Media Ecosystem
Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil said the newly established corridor would bring together institutions and individuals from diverse professional backgrounds to communicate the story of Pakistan-China cooperation.
He explained that the initiative would provide a common platform for media representatives, think tanks, academic institutions, businesses and young people to work towards shared objectives.
According to Khalil, the central aim was to ensure that both countries could present their partnership collectively, accurately and constructively.
He noted that the initiative would not be starting from scratch, as Pakistan and China already had cooperation agreements involving news agencies, broadcasters and film organisations.
These arrangements provide a foundation for exchanging news material, sharing media content and developing joint productions.
The inauguration ceremony also featured documentaries showcasing significant milestones in the history of Pakistan-China relations.
Cultural performances celebrating the longstanding friendship between the two countries were presented during the event.
Foreign Office Spokespersons Agree to Strengthen Strategic Communication
Alongside the launch of the Information Corridor, Pakistan and China moved to deepen their diplomatic coordination through high-level discussions between their foreign ministry spokespersons.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan hosted Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning for the third round of the Pakistan-China Spokespersons’ Dialogue in Islamabad.
The two officials discussed measures to strengthen cooperation between their respective offices, particularly in media engagement, strategic communication and public diplomacy.
Both sides reaffirmed their determination to maintain closer institutional coordination and further promote the strategic relationship between Islamabad and Beijing.
The discussions reflected a shared commitment to improving the flow of information and strengthening communication mechanisms between the two governments.
Ishaq Dar Meets Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
In another diplomatic engagement, Mao Ning called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar during her visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China.
The meeting underscored Islamabad’s determination to maintain close diplomatic engagement with Beijing while expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
The series of engagements in Islamabad signals a broader effort by Pakistan and China to reinforce their relationship in an increasingly complex global information environment.
While CPEC remains a major symbol of economic cooperation between the two countries, the newly established CPIC seeks to strengthen the public and institutional foundations of that partnership.
With misinformation emerging as a growing challenge and digital communication increasingly shaping international perceptions, Islamabad and Beijing are now seeking to ensure that their strategic partnership is supported not only by economic and diplomatic cooperation but also by stronger communication, cultural understanding and closer ties between their people.
