The Role of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) And ItsEffects On The Relations Between Pakistan and China

Abstract

Pakistan and China are two major players in Asia, particularly in South Asia. Pakistan is the most important Muslim country because it is the world’s only nuclear power. China is a huge country with huge economic power. Moreover, the country has put a huge investment in infrastructure in South Asia to make the economy of Asian countries and to build economic integration. The main objective of this study is to investigate the role of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as well as study the effects of CPEC on the relationship between Pakistan and China. The method used in the research is qualitative analysis in which the related documents on Pakistan-China relations have been analyzed. The study concludes that China wishes to concentrate its efforts on real economic stability and development while trying to dodge conflicts such as India. Pakistan should follow its path to accelerate its economic growth and progress. In the end, it has also been analyzed that CPEC is China and Pakistan’s new effort to uplift the youth of international trade, this road will become the game changer for Pakistan which means forming economic integration will benefit other Asian countries as well including China and Pakistan. This will help Pakistan to utilize its geographical location.