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Beijing

Anti-terror support by Pakistan praised

China's top political adviser, Yu Zhengsheng, met with Zubair Mahmood Hayat, chairman of Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on Thursday and hailed the all-weather friendship between the countries. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said China appreciates Pakistan's firm support in fighting terrorism. Zubair said Pakistan shares that goal, and also wants to provide security for the construction of an economic corridor.