China Vows to Stand by Pakistan and Face All Challenges; Wen Jiabao

ISLAMABAD -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday vowed to stand by Pakistan to confront all challenges, bring peace and stability to the region, and to turn a new page in Pakistan-China relations. "Lets stand together, with a new confidence, and begin a new era of progress and prosperity, by jointly confronting all challenges," Jiabao said, amidst heavy thumping of desks during his address to the specially convened joint sitting of the Parliament here. "China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners and share the sorrows and joys of each other as close brothers," he said.