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Why many in Pakistan are learning Mandarin Chinese

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Manaf Siddique in Karachi
May 15, 2025

The Chinese language has grown significantly in Pakistan in recent years, particularly with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives.

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