Apropose declaration 2011 as the “Pak-China Friendship Year” by the Federal and Provincials Governments of Pakistan. There is a saying that a friend in need is a friend indeed. No doubt that China is a friend of Pakistan without any expectations or greed, a true friend who not only full filled the high formalities of being neighbor country but also supported Pakistan in every thick and thin.
The diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and China was started in May 1951, a bit after emerging as a new state. Despite being so difference in religions, localities, culture, social and economic status, both were as compulsory elements for each other. China had been a great source for military assistance and it had played a vital role in stabilizing Pakistan in military and defense prospect. The establishment of Heavy Industries Taxila and Heavy Industries Taxila Education City are the examples of Chinese interest in stabilization of Pakistan in defense and military fields. 
China supported Pakistan at the time when Soviet Union attacked on Afghanistan and encouraged Pakistan when India threaten on Mumbai attacks, by promising financial aid and military assistance. The difference in China and Pakistan is territory, distance, language and culture but the mind set and thinking are same. Pakistan valuing the friend ship of China started free trade agreement which is continues till today.
Pakistan also supported China in the issue of Taiwan, Xingjian and Tibet.
