The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $62 billion initiative aimed at revitalizing Pakistan's economy, is facing significant challenges. The deep-sea port in Gwadar, Balochistan, has become a focal point of these issues. Beijing has emphasized that the future of CPEC hinges on the protection of Chinese nationals and investments, amid increasing violent incidents targeting Chinese workers. Chinese scholars have expressed concerns over Pakistan's exaggerated expectations of the project, which could strain bilateral relations. The mutual trust between the two governments is being tested as they navigate these difficulties. Vaishali Jaipal noted these issues in May 2024.
"The violent incidents are putting the two governments’ mutual trust to the test." The $62bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), meant to resurrect Pakistan’s economy, has struggled amid attacks on Chinese workers ⤵️ https://t.co/W9BB26c7vf
.#China is quickly discovering the downsides to investing in Pakistan. #Pakistan is slowly discovering it can't lie its way out of its self-created problems. https://t.co/rlbfg3dLeC
What the Chinese are saying about CPEC? "One of the Chinese scholars’ major concerns has been Pakistan’s exaggerated and unrealistic expectations of CPEC, which they fear would be harmful for Pakistan and China relations in the long run." https://t.co/M3rpXBEzSi
The Diplomat has learned that in meetings this month between Pakistani government officials, Beijing conveyed categorically that CPEC’s future is dependent on the safeguarding of Chinese nationals and investments. “There is understandable anger within the Chinese ranks over… https://t.co/yzTn9nqy6p https://t.co/OxaUDmsRkY
#Chinese inroads with the massive #China-#Pakistan Economic Corridor (#CPEC) in Gwadar, Balochistan’s deep-sea port, vowing ‘development with Chinese characteristics’, has ironically backfired, notes Vaishali Jaipal https://t.co/MQAveBJ6Io