*KARACHI: China’s consul general in Karachi, Li Bijian, rejected reportsthat the work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, hadslowed down during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) tenure.*
Speaking to *Urdu News* link, Li Bijian,ruled out reports claiming that work on the CPEC, a flagship project of theBelt and Road Initiative (BRI), had slowed down over the past three andhalf a year. “The work was slowed down due to Covid-19 pandemic andsecurity issues. So-called claims that work paused due to the previousgovt. policies are baseless”.
He also ruled out any disagreement between Pakistan and the Chinesegovernments. “China and Pakistan have always shared mutual trust, mutualunderstanding and mutual support, and are all-weather friends,” Li Bijansaid.
“The change in policies affects the investment and the same thing is beingseen in CPEC projects,” he said and expressed hope that all persistingissues would be resolved soon.
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Li Bijian further said that China is working on power projects in Pakistanand termed the security of Chinese officials in the country as satisfactory.
“There were some security issues regarding Chinese officials in twoprovinces of Pakistan but we are satisfied with the measures taken byfederal and provincial govt after recent incidents,” Chinese diplomat noted.
