--- title: "CDF and Chinese envoy reaffirm Pak-China military ties" description: "Most outlets highlighted the reaffirmation of Pakistan-China military relations, with a focus on the statement by Field Marshal Munir that the Pakistani armed forces and the Chinese People's Liberation Army are \"true partners.\" The Express Tribune led with this framing, while the Pakistan Observer added context about the Chinese envoy reiterating Beijing’s support and the shared commitment for peace. Both excerpts emphasized the enduring nature of the relationship despite global challenges, though the Pakistan Observer included this as part of a broader statement." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/1282-pakistani-and-chinese-military-leaders-reaffirm-regional site: HarZaviya language: en --- # CDF and Chinese envoy reaffirm Pak-China military ties pakistan · latest filing 2 Aug 2026, 9:56 AM PKT · 1–2 Aug 2026 · 15 articles from 12 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 2 Aug 2026 — CDF and Chinese envoy reaffirm Pak-China military ties (4 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the reaffirmation of Pakistan-China military relations, with a focus on the statement by Field Marshal Munir that the Pakistani armed forces and the Chinese People's Liberation Army are "true partners." The Express Tribune led with this framing, while the Pakistan Observer added context about the Chinese envoy reiterating Beijing’s support and the shared commitment for peace. Both excerpts emphasized the enduring nature of the relationship despite global challenges, though the Pakistan Observer included this as part of a broader statement. - **The Nation** — [Pakistan Armed Forces, PLA are true partners: Field Marshal Asim Munir](https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Aug-2026/pakistan-armed-forces-pla-true-partners-field-marshal-asim-munir) · 2 Aug 2026, 9:56 AM PKT > RAWALPINDI - The 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Saturday. - **Daily Times** — [CDF Munir hails time-tested China friendship amid evolving challenges](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532148/cdf-munir-hails-time-tested-china-friendship-amid-evolving-challenges/) · 2 Aug 2026, 8:37 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday that the friendship between Pakistan and China is “unique, time-tested and has remained steadfast in the face of evolving regional and global challenges”. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pak-China friendship remains steadfast despite evolving global challenges: CDF](https://pakobserver.net/pak-china-friendship-remains-steadfast-despite-evolving-global-challenges-cdf/) · 2 Aug 2026, 6:36 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Chinese envoy reiterates Beijing’s support for Pakistan; Field Marshal affirms shared commitment for peace; Says Pakistan’s armed forces, PLA true… - **The Express Tribune** — [CDF reaffirms enduring strength of China ties](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621621/cdf-reaffirms-enduring-strength-of-china-ties) · 2 Aug 2026, 1:11 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Munir says Pak armed forces, PLA are true partners ### 1 Aug 2026 — Pakistani and Chinese military officials reaffirm regional peace commitment (11 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Field Marshal Asim Munir’s statement that Pakistan and China’s armed forces are bound by mutual trust and a shared commitment to regional peace and strategic interests. Several also noted the commemoration of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and the reaffirmation of Pakistan-China military cooperation. A few, such as Dunya News and Aaj News (English), specifically mentioned the involvement of Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and the anniversary event in Rawalpindi. While the emphasis on the anniversary varied, the core message of steadfast and time-tested military ties was consistent across the coverage. - **Samaa** — [Field Marshal says Pakistan, China armies are true partners for regional peace](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354566-field-marshal-says-pakistan-china-armies-are-true-partners-for-regional-peace) · 1 Aug 2026, 5:22 PM PKT > Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir says the Pakistan and China armed forces are true partners for regional peace and shared strategic interests during the PLA's 99th anniversary ceremony. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan-China ties are unique, time-tested: Field Marshal Asim Munir](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466032/pakistan-china-ties-are-unique-time-tested-field-marshal-asim-munir) · 1 Aug 2026, 4:27 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > The 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Saturday, with senior military officials from Pakistan and China attending the ceremony. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong attended the event as the chief guest, accompanied by China’s Defence Attaché Maj-Gen Wang Zhong, officials fro... - **ARY News (English)** — [Field Marshal says Pakistan-China friendship remains steadfast amid global challenges](https://arynews.tv/field-marshal-says-pakistan-china-friendship-remains-steadfast) · 1 Aug 2026, 4:22 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **BOL News** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir hails Pakistan, China military ties at PLA’s 99th anniversary](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/field-marshal-asim-munir-hails-pakistan-china-military-ties-at-plas-99th-anniversary/) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:40 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Field Marshal Asim Munir also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expanding military cooperation with China. The post Field Marshal Asim Munir hails Pakistan, China military ties at PLA’s 99th anniversary appeared first on BOL News. - **Daily Times** — [Asim Munir reaffirms enduring Pakistan-China ties at PLA anniversary](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1531908/asim-munir-reaffirms-enduring-pakistan-china-ties-at-pla-anniversary/) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:38 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan-China relations, describing the partnership as unique, time-tested and resilient in the face of evolving regional and global challenges. Read More: COAS visit boosts Pakistan–China military ties Speaking at a ceremony marking the 99th anniversary of the founding […] - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan, China militaries are committed to regional peace, says Field Marshal](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Aug-2026/pakistan-china-militaries-committed-regional-peace-says-field-marshal) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:03 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the armed forces of Pakistan and China are true partners, bound by mutual trust, unwavering support and a shared commitment to regional peace, stability and the protection of common strategic interests, reported 24NewsHD TV. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Field Marshal Asim Munir says Pakistani forces, PLA stand together for regional stability](https://pakobserver.net/field-marshal-asim-munir-says-pakistani-forces-pla-stand-together-for-regional-stability/) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir has reaffirmed that… - **Dawn** — [CDF Munir says Pak-China friendship has remained steadfast amid evolving regional, global challenges](https://www.dawn.com/news/2019924/cdf-munir-says-pak-china-friendship-has-remained-steadfast-amid-evolving-regional-global-challenges) · 1 Aug 2026, 2:59 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday that the friendship between Pakistan and China is “unique, time-tested and has remained steadfast in the face of evolving regional and global challenges”. He made the remarks while addressing the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which was commemorated at the Gen... - **Dunya News** — [CDF Munir hails PLA role in China's defence on 99th founding anniversary](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/965770-cdf-munir-hails-pla-role-in-chinas-defence-on-99th-founding-anniversa) · 1 Aug 2026, 2:54 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > GHQ marked the PLA’s 99th anniversary as Field Marshal Asim Munir praised Pakistan-China ties, while Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Islamabad. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pak-China friendship is time-tested, remains steadfast despite evolving global challenges: CDF Munir](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621517/pak-china-friendship-is-time-tested-remains-steadfast-despite-evolving-global-challenges-cdf-munir) · 1 Aug 2026, 10:12 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Says Pakistan Armed Forces, PLA are true partners bound by mutual trust and shared commitment to regional peace - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistani, Chinese armies bound by shared commitment to regional peace— Field Marshal Munir](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653002/pakistan) · 1 Aug 2026, 3:08 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are bound together by a shared commitment to regional peace and protection of strategic interests, Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said on Saturday.  Munir’s remarks were shared by the Pakistani military’s media wing, the ISPR, on the 99th anniversary of the founding of the PLA. 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