Pakistan's military says it has made progress in cracking down on Taliban terrorists, deploying large numbers of soldiers along its northern borders and reclaiming land from local fighters.
Television viewers in Pakistan can choose from a surprisingly wide variety of channels, ranging from conservative religious programs to US-style talent shows.
China is training more Mandarin teachers and building more language schools in Pakistan to meet the growing demand for Mandarin speakers.
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is eager to fast-track policies that will improve his country's cooperation with China, particularly in infrastructure, to revive Pakistan's economy.
Editor's note: China Daily continues its reports from neighboring countries in an effort to shed light on topics relevant to China. This is the second installment of a four-part series from Myanmar.
Zheng Xudong, 36, a veteran Chinese chef working in Pakistan, said many local diners have asked him to adapt Chinese cuisine to the Pakistani palate, and his secret is to "use more sauce".
Roadblocks are almost everywhere in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. It is a scene that reminds every visitor from abroad how everyday life has been profoundly reshaped by terrorist attacks.
With an ongoing energy shortage affecting nearly every household in Pakistan, several Chinese power companies and institutes are working closely with the nation's government to take advantage of its natural resources and increase electricity production.
Chinese telecom companies are enthusiastic about Myanmar's efforts to boost its underdeveloped telecom market.
Geng Yi, the managing director of the Letpadaung Copper Mine, is cautiously optimistic that one of China's largest investments in Myanmar will "soon be back on track". Months of protests by local farmers and activists had brought operations to a halt.