Nations have interests and alliances. China has proven itself a reliable ally of Pakistan. (when Chinese people are asked about Pakistan, many say our government teaches us Pakistan is our friend). For two nations that on first sight don't seem to have much in common, Pakistan and China have formed an alliance that has survived all kinds of world events. Each saw something in the other that warranted going out on a limb, time after time, and helping each other out when they could have just done what was in their own interests.
As far as not "seeming pro-China", I am striking the delicate balance of always putting forward Pakistan's interests, while being respectful of what our ally has done for us. Chinese respect hard workers who are honest and upfront with them. The Pakistani people have picked PTI and now want development wholeheartedly. This is the time to be upfront and be willing to ask and learn.
I just pose the questions many are asking now that we are looking to the Chinese model, but because I have been researching this topic and following along these issues for over 15 years, I am aware of the many pitfalls that have limited the success of other projects, and I'm not afraid to raise them, while respecting the contributions the Chinese have made for Pakistan. We respect ourselves but keep the concerns of our ally in mind. They do the same for us.
Having said that, this thread asks a question that each Tibetan has to ask themselves. This is fundamentally an issue of realpolitik. The Tibetans were going no where under the Dali Lama, but the older generation knew only that, and it would be hard to make them accept the benefits of integrating into China. Now the younger generation is learning they would do best to develop while they have the chance, and form a stable relationship inside China, beyond that , it is an internal matter of China. my comments were an analysis of what the Tibetans have to think about and in no way meant to be anti-China.
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Another senior party leader said, “The Chinese have signalled their intent to keep helping Pakistan avoid a crisis, a default.”
But he added that Chinese officials have urged their Pakistani counterparts “to take steps to reduce the large deficit”.
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/ft-p...hinas-financial-backing.572546/#post-10710495
The Chinese want Pakistan to reform itself, I advocate the same thing.
