Pakistan, China in talks about security for Chinese nationals

Pakistan and China’s discussions about security measures to protect Chinese nationals working in the South Asian country are a work in progress, Islamabad’s ambassador to Beijing said on Wednesday.

The two countries have had close ties underpinned by long-standing wariness of their common neighbour, India, and a desire to hedge against US influence across the region.

Chinese investment and financial support for Pakistan since 2013 have been a boon for its struggling economy. China...