Four Stages of Pakistan Studies in China: An Analysis

Abstract

The current study is aimed to summarizes and chronically describes the process of Pakistan studies in China, point out the defencies and challenges of research on Pakistan in China, and puts forward suggestions on how to improve and enhance it. With the rise of China and the proposal of the Belt and Road, Pakistani academic community have paid more and more attention to China and China-Pakistan relations, However, the Pakistan studies in China rarely introduces. Therefore, this article mainly introduces Pakistan studies in China. Mainly using statistical analysis and chronological methods, analyzes China's Pakistan studies based on data from authoritative knowledge platforms in China. The quantity, scope, and quality of China's Pakistan studies have steadily increased in 70 years. However, there are some deficiency in translations, content, and communication in the studies, and should be taken to improve and enhance by promoting communication and cooperation between China and Pakistan in academic fields. Humanities studies is the foundation for improving Pakistan studies in China, and the key to enhancing communication and cooperation between the two countries.