“President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from 25 April to 1 May 2026, with stops in Hunan and Hainan provinces.”

Pakistan Foreign OfficeStatementApril 24, 2026Read the original

The Foreign Office announced the itinerary of President Zardari's China visit.

Our verdict

True

Zardari was in Changsha, Hunan, from 25 to 27 April and Sanya, Hainan, from 28 April to 1 May 2026.

What we found

The Foreign Office schedule and China's foreign ministry confirmed the dates and stops. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
The Foreign Office set out Changsha from 25 to 27 April and Sanya from 28 April to 1 May. [1]
Supports the claim
Hunan's provincial government reported the visit. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Dawn, Hunan Provincial Government. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Dawn · President Zardari to embark on official visit to China from April 25
[2]Hunan Provincial Government · Pakistani President in Hunan

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