{"id":50060,"date":"2025-08-01T09:33:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=50060"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T11:29:40","slug":"the-98th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-peoples-liberation-army-pla-of-china-ghq-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/the-98th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-peoples-liberation-army-pla-of-china-ghq-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"The 98th Anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Liberation Army (PLA) of China @ GHQ Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50061\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/China-Army-Pakistan-GHQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/China-Army-Pakistan-GHQ.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/China-Army-Pakistan-GHQ-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Rawalpindi, 01 August 2025: The 98th Anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was commemorated at GHQ today.<\/p>\n<p>His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People\u2019s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attach\u00e9, officials from the Chinese Embassy, and senior military officers from the tri-services of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, extended a warm welcome to the Chinese guests and congratulated the PLA on its 98th founding anniversary. He lauded the PLA\u2019s pivotal role in China\u2019s defence, security, and nation-building.<\/p>\n<p>The COAS underscored the strength and strategic significance of Pakistan-China relations, emphasizing that the bond between the two nations is unique, time-tested, and exceptionally resilient amid evolving regional and global challenges.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"98th Anniversary of founding of People\u2019s Liberation Army (PLA) China @  GHQ Pakistan\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U87nqsyeTgA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Field Marshal highlighted that the Pakistan-China strategic relationship exemplifies mutual trust, unwavering support, and shared commitment. He stressed that despite shifting strategic dynamics, the friendship between the two nations has remained steadfast and unshakable.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his address, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army and the PLA are true brothers-in-arms. He emphasized that their enduring partnership will continue to play a pivotal role in promoting regional stability and safeguarding shared strategic interests.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the gathering, the Chinese Ambassador expressed his sincere gratitude to the COAS for hosting the event commemorating the PLA\u2019s 98th anniversary. 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