Anti-China terrorism in Pakistan

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Many terrorist attacks targeting Chinese nationals have occurred in Pakistan. These attacks have been carried out by Pakistani terrorist organizations such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Following is a list of terror attacks.

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Cause

Attacks by Pakistani militants targeting Chinese nationals have occurred since 2004. [1] They increased beginning in 2018 as China's global influence increases, and Chinese nationals are victims of terror attacks more commonly in Pakistan than in any other country.

Response

China expanded its counterterrorism efforts following the September 11 attacks in the United States, with particular emphasis on Pakistan. [2] China is one of the many nations with which Pakistan has collaborated in anti-terrorism agreements, and economic relations between the countries have compelled more interactions to limit terrorism. In 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao offered Pakistan support in improving its security policy. The interior ministries of China and Pakistan participate in exchanges of expertise and intelligence to combat terrorism that targets both countries. [1] In April 2015, a Pakistani military security force was formed with 12,000 soldiers to protect Chinese nationals in the country. [3]

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  5. ↑ "Pakistan hotel bomb: Deadly blast hits luxury venue in Quetta". BBC News . 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
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  9. ↑ Saifi, Sophia; Mehsud, Saleem; Syed, Azaz (2022-04-27). "Female suicide bomber behind Karachi attack that killed 3 Chinese citizens: police". CNN . Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  10. ↑ "Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack". AP News. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
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