China condemns Karachi blast, asks Pakistan to ensure safety of Chinese people

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In an official statement, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan condemned the "heinous act of terrorism" and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, both Chinese and Pakistani...

This attack comes amid growing concerns about the security of Chinese nationals involved in Pakistans infrastructure projects, especially those connected to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...

China has invested billions of dollars in Pakistans infrastructure as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and this incident is likely to raise security concerns for ongoing and future projects in the country...

The latest attack raises concerns for China about the persistent security challenges posed by insurgent groups like the BLA, which have repeatedly targeted Chinese projects and personnel in Pakistan...

Chinese nationals have been engaged in several projects in Pakistan with its "all-weather" ally China having invested billions in infrastructure projects as part of the Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under its Belt and Road initiative (BRI)...