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  "textContent": "WEB DESK: President Zardari has arrived in the tropical resort city of Sanya to conduct high-level talks regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and to oversee a significant milestone in the two nations' maritime defence cooperation.\n\nThe President’s arrival in Hainan province on Tuesday marks the second leg of a five-day official visit to China.\n\nHaving concluded an initial stay in Changsha, Hunan province,Zardari is now poised to engage with Chinese leadership on the next phase of the $65b (£52b) infrastructure initiative, which remains a cornerstone of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative.\n\n## Strengthening the 'Iron Brotherhood' through CPEC\n\nCentral to the discussions in Sanya is the continued expansion of CPEC, a multi-billion-dollar framework designed to modernise Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors.\n\nAs Islamabad seeks to stabilise its economy under a $7b IMF programme, the President’s visit is viewed as a strategic push to secure further investment and trade cooperation.\n\nOfficials from the President’s office confirmed that the dialogue will focus on deepening bilateral economic ties, ensuring the timely completion of ongoing development projects, and exploring new avenues for regional connectivity involving Gulf and Central Asian states.\n\n### Maritime defence and the Hangor-class submarine\n\nBeyond economic diplomacy, the visit holds significant weight for Pakistan’s naval capabilities. President Zardari is scheduled to attend the formal commissioning of the Hangor-class submarine, the first of eight vessels being acquired from China.\n\nThis procurement highlights the deep-seated military partnership between the two countries; data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicates that Pakistan accounted for over 60pc of China’s total arms exports between 2020 and 2024.\n\nUnder the current agreement, four of these advanced submarines are being constructed in China, while the remaining four will be built locally at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.\n\nThe integration of these vessels is expected to provide a substantial boost to the Pakistan Navy’s strategic reach and underwater combat capabilities in the Indian Ocean.\n\nThe post Zardari in Sanya: CPEC Progress and Naval Upgrades Top Agenda in China Visit appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Zardari in Sanya: CPEC Progress and Naval Upgrades Top Agenda in China Visit"
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