| ID | 164766 |
| Title Proper | Impact of the China–Pakistan economic corridor on nation-building in Pakistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ahmed, Zahid Shahab |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Since the beginning of bilateral ties in 1950, the China–Pakistan relationship has grown significantly. Known as Pakistan’s ‘all-weather friend’, bilateral economic cooperation has been advanced by the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agreement, worth US$62 billion of Chinese investment in Pakistan. Due to its geo-economic and geopolitical importance, the CPEC is considered a ‘game changer’ by Beijing and Islamabad. However, since its initiation in 2015, the CPEC has also been a source of tension between centre and provincial governments in Pakistan. This paper analyses the impact of the CPEC on nation-building in Pakistan. In the light of nation-building theories, it further argues that the CPEC has provided Pakistan with much-needed opportunities to address inter-provincial and federal–provincial discord through dialogue and compromises. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 28, No.117; May 2019: p.400-414 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 28 No 117 |
| Key Words | Pakistan ; Chinese Investment ; CPEC ; China – Pakistan Economic Corridor |