CPEC: PAK-CHINA ECONOMIC CORRIDOR VISION 2025
Keywords:
CPEC, Gwadar Port, CPEC Vision 2025, Central Asian Republics
Abstract
The objective of this study is to examine the Pak-China Economic Corridor Vision 2025 in the broader context of Pakistan China relationship. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an extravagant development project. It is a trade route from China to the world through Gwadar Port. It will be assessed as to how in the next 25 years, the CPEC will benefit Pakistan and China. This study will attempt to find the answers to some of the pertinent questions around which the central theme of this paper revolves. This study will focus on the proposed benefits for Pakistan and China. It will assess and foretell repercussions of the Gwadar Port that will have an impact on the whole world. Pakistan is attempting to strengthen its position on the global stage to win the race of development against time. Pakistan wants to achieve this objective through operations of the Gwadar Port and association of PakChina economic corridor with the CAR states. This may only happen if both countries make wise decisions concerning who should be involved in the plan to reduce any risk of failure. The contrasting ideas between India and Pakistan’s agreement on “No First Use” could not possibly be the greater risk. CPEC may develop Pakistan’s nuclear capability, which may then revive India’s nuclear threat. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a mega-development project signed between the two countries is considered to be a “game-changer” on economic and geostrategic grounds. The Pak-China Economic Corridor will usher the bright economic future of Central Asian Republics.References
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Published
2020-01-15
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