Affiliation:
1. Abdul Wali Khan University, Pakistan
Abstract
The chapter consists of highlighting how CPEC initiated and linked China to the Arabian Sea by the shortest route through Pakistan. The chapter then elaborates Chinese and Pakistani relations in detail started from the birth of the PRC to the current joint venture of CPEC. This part of the work also covers Beijing's short- and long-term interests for they invest billions of dollars in the war torn state of Pakistan. Firstly, it defines CPEC in the contour of BRI that covers the regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe including more than 64 countries of these regions with investment of trillions of dollars to maintain the Chinese economic growth that has lasted for three decades. Secondly, with special reference to CPEC, PRC expects the shortest route to connect Kashghar with the Indian Ocean and permanently put an end to the Malacca dilemma. Thirdly, the study identifies Pakistan as a strong counter actor to India. Finally, it explains their political, diplomatic, economic, and strategic interests associated to the flagship project.
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