Deadly Suicide Bombing Targets Chinese Workers in Pakistan
Five Chinese workers and their local driver were killed in a suicide bomb blast in northwest Pakistan, the latest in a series of attacks targeting Chinese interests in the country. The blast occurred as the workers' convoy traveled to the Dasu dam, a major hydropower project. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Pakistani Taliban denied involvement. The attacks highlight security challenges for Chinese projects in Pakistan, particularly in the wake of the Taliban's takeover in neighboring Afghanistan. China has strongly condemned the attack and urged Pakistan to investigate and ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and projects. Separatist groups in Balochistan, resentful of Chinese-funded developments, have previously targeted Chinese interests in the region.
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