In a fusion of high-level diplomacy and global pop culture, international superstar Lay Zhang (Yixing) met with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, to mark a monumental milestone: the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan.
The meeting, which took place in Beijing, was more than just a formal greeting; it was a celebration of the enduring ‘all-weather’ friendship between the two countries. For Lay Zhang, an artist known for bridging cultural gaps through his music and dance, this was a significant step into the world of cultural diplomacy. The imagery of the global icon standing alongside Ambassador Hashmi, under the portrait of Quaid-e-Azam, immediately trended globally, symbolizing the strong bond between the youth of both nations.
Though mountains and seas may stand in between,
Our hearts stay aligned, our mission stays keen.
With purpose in sight, no fear in our way,
We march ever forward, come what may. pic.twitter.com/7ZiigvX2gw— Lay Zhang (@layzhang) January 13, 2026
Gifts of Friendship and Art
In true “Yixing” style, the exchange was filled with personal and cultural significance. Lay presented the Ambassador with items that represent his artistic journey, including his iconic sheep lightstick and a signed copy of his KAITIAN album. These gifts, along with a traditional red packet, served as a bridge between modern Chinese pop culture and Pakistani diplomatic tradition.
Yixing is far more than an idol. He represents his country as a cultural figure, gifting his own M-POP album and lightstick to the Pakistani Ambassador to China. Do you realise how significant this is?
Music is a universal language that connects people and enables genuine… https://t.co/Ru4UdTHOCQ
— Yu💙 ŸÜ❄️ 道不同不相为谋 (@YuXING1012) January 13, 2026
The “Iron Brotherhood” Goes Viral
The reaction from the global fan base was instantaneous. Seeing a world-renowned artist participate in the “75 Years of Diplomatic Relations” campaign has brought a new level of visibility to the China-Pakistan friendship among younger generations. For many fans, seeing “Yixing and Quaid-e-Azam in one frame” was a world-rocking moment that highlighted how art and music can serve as powerful tools for international connection.
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As the 75th-anniversary celebrations continue throughout 2026, this meeting stands out as a key moment where tradition met the modern age, proving that the bond between China and Pakistan is as vibrant and dynamic as ever.
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