We shouldn't avoid the fact that Pakistan has some misgivings about China's strategy in South Asia, and we need to strengthen mutual confidence.

People who have been to Pakistan know it's people are very friendly, but the shootings and the cartoon incidents may shake investors, including Chinese.

Pakistan now needs to put Chinese investors at ease. Especially with the cartoon incident, investors need to feel they won't be threatened.

We have reiterated on many occasions that China wishes to establish and develop long-term, good-neighbourly and friendly relations with all countries in south Asia.

Although the belief is ridiculous, the fact that people try to avoid it reflects a strong desire for a happy marriage.

Though the 'widow year' is nonsense, the fact people avoid it reflects strong desire for a happy marriage.