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Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.

Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting

The inaugural Boundary Joint Commission (BJC) meeting between Pakistan and China concluded in Islamabad on September 16-17, with both countries reaffirming their consensus and outlining a framework for future cooperation. The meeting, marked as a significant milestone in strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, took place under the framework of the 2013 China-Pakistan Agreement on the Boundary Management System.

Discussions encompassed border management, cross-border coordination, goods and people movement, joint border surveys, and people-to-people linkages. The commission will facilitate regular coordination on the border, crucial for trade and connectivity between the two nations, including via the Khunjerab crossing. The Pakistan delegation was headed by Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, while the Chinese delegation was led by Li Ya. Subsequent meetings are set to take place in China, with dates to be determined mutually.

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