Pentagon report highlights cooperation between China and Pakistan in defence, space

NEW YORK, Dec 24 : A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing “likely also considered” setting up a base in Pakistan. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2025’, the US Department of War said the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering and planning for additional military facilities. These facilities will support naval and air projection with associated ground security forces. Pakistan is one of the countries where China has likely considered…