The claim
“President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in China on a Saturday for a week-long visit to discuss bilateral relations and commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple independent sources confirm that President Zardari arrived in China on a Saturday, that the visit is week‑long, and that it is framed as commemorating the 75th anniversary of Pakistan‑China diplomatic relations.
What we found
Multiple independent sources confirm that President Zardari arrived in China on a Saturday, that the visit is week‑long, and that it is framed as commemorating the 75th anniversary of Pakistan‑China diplomatic relations.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
States that President Zardari departed on Saturday for a week‑long China visit aimed at advancing bilateral ties and marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
pakistantoday.com.pk· Pakistan Today report - Background
The FO described the visit as part of longstanding high‑level exchanges and noted its special significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
bolnews.com· Foreign Office statement
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