US designates anti-China militants in Pakistan as terrorist group

Move could aid efforts by Beijing and Islamabad to protect Belt and Road projects

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Pakistani paramilitary troops gather after an attack on China's consulate in Karachi on Nov. 23, 2018. © Reuters

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ISLAMABAD -- The U.S. government has designated an anti-China militant group in Pakistan as a terrorist organization in a rare move that analysts say is likely to support Beijing and Islamabad's diplomatic efforts in protecting Belt and Road Initiative-related projects in the South Asian country.

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