ROLE OF CHINESE LANGUAGE IN PAKISTAN CHINA RELATIONS (Published)
This article traces the foot prints of Chinese language diplomacy used a tool to enhance the existing bond of friendship between China and Pakistan, the oldest strategic allies in the region. The study explores government initiatives, academic programs and projects aimed at promoting Chinese language in Pakistan. The horizon of Chinese diplomacy in Pakistan is being expanded by teaching Chinese language utilizing online methods, distance learning system, regular classrooms and radio broadcasts technology. It highlights the various aspects of Pakistan China cooperation through the lens of Chinese Language diplomacy, and through the role of various organizations such as Confucius institute, China Radio International, Pakistan China Institute, National University of Modern Languages and Chinese embassy. The study is highly significant as it helps to know the strategic measures China is taking to strengthen the bilateral ties and enhancing people to people contacts through language diplomacy
Keywords: China Pakistan Relations, Chinese Language, Confucius institutes, Language and Communication, Public diplomacy, cultural engagement