Sharif's China Visit: A Test of Regional Influence Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in China, marking a high stakes visit aimed at gauging Beijing's willingness to take a more active role in regional conflicts.
The visit coincides with an ongoing Middle East peace drive, where Islamabad is seeking Chinese support for its mediating efforts between Iran and the US.
China has been a stalwart ally of Pakistan, providing significant economic and military aid over the years.