China expanded its counterterrorism efforts following the September 11 attacks in the United States, with particular emphasis on Pakistan.
[2] China is one of the many nations with which Pakistan has collaborated in anti-terrorism agreements, and economic relations between the countries have compelled more interactions to limit terrorism.
In 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao offered Pakistan support in improving its security policy.
The interior ministries of China and Pakistan participate in exchanges of expertise and intelligence to combat terrorism that targets both countries.
[1] In April 2015, a Pakistani military security force was formed with 12,000 soldiers to protect Chinese nationals in the country.