Chinese strategic experts assert that Pakistan will not sacrifice its deep-rooted alliance with China to strengthen ties with the United States, despite recent overtures from US President Donald Trump.

Following Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir’s visits to both Washington and Beijing, analysts emphasize the resilience of the China-Pakistan bond. Munir’s five-day US trip, including a private luncheon with Trump, led to announcements of enhanced cooperation, including an oil deal. However, his subsequent meetings in Beijing with Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed the enduring Sino-Pak relationship.

Hu Shisheng, a South Asia expert at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, stated, “Pakistan will not develop relations with the US at the cost of China.” Jesse Wang, from the Huaxia South Asia Economic and Cultural Exchange Centre, described the US moves as “short-term geopolitical noise” incapable of shaking the “alloy steel” of China-Pakistan ties.

Both argue that Pakistan’s security and infrastructure depend heavily on China, making a shift toward the US unlikely. They also note that Pakistan’s strategic value to the US hinges on its closeness to China.

The experts view Trump’s approach as part of a broader strategy to counter China’s global influence, while his tough stance on India reflects frustration with its strategic autonomy. Wang suggested India could counter US pressure by warming ties with China, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics in South Asia as Trump’s policies reshape regional alignments.

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