Pakistan and China: Iron Brothers Pakistan and China share a deep and enduring friendship, often described as brotherhood. The Chinese affectionately call Pakistanis "Batie," which means iron brother, symbolizing the strongest of friendships. Similarly, Pakistanis refer to the Chinese as "Bhai," a term with the same connotation. The foundation of Pakistan and China’s friendship dates back to the independence days of both nations. Pakistan gained independence in August 1947, while China became the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949. Since then, the bond between the two countries has grown stronger, characterized by mutual support and cooperation. Pakistan China border China is one of Pakistan's major allies, serving as its primary weapons supplier and third-largest trading partner. Recently, both nations have agreed to collaborate on enhancing Pakistan's civil nuclear power sector. Pakistan’s foreign policy places a significant emphasis on mainta