Pak-China Relations in 21st Century

China-Pakistan Relations in 21 Century || China and Pakistan under CPEC || China-Pakistan Ties

Thesis Statement:

China and Pakistan are two South Asian states as well as friendly neighboring states. They have had strong diplomatic, economic, social, and political ties for the last many decades. The relations between Pakistan and China are popularly known as ever-green relationships.

Related: Belt and Road Initiatives

Introduction

Brief Facts About Pakistan-China Relations are as follows:

1. Historical examples of Pakistan-China Relations, such as Chinese help to Pakistan during Pakistan’s hard times.
2. Resolution of border issues and peaceful demarcation of borderlines between China and Pakistan.
3. Role and activeness of China during the Pakistan membership struggle in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
4. Furthermore, China and its role during the Nuclear Program of Pakistan and later on Chinese support during the test of Nuclear weapons.
5. Moreover, the role of the state of China and the defense requirements and needs of Pakistan.
6. Moreover, the moral support of Pakistan to China during the isolation period.
7. The positive role of Pakistan in Bridging the China-US Relations

Present Contours of China-Pakistan Ties

1. The economic aspects of Pakistan China Relations, such as China’s billions of dollars in investment in Pakistan.
2. Chinese investment in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
3. The share of FDI from China is greater than in many other states.
4. Durable and cheap imports and exports of goods from China.
5. The energy projects are under the supervision of China and with the technical and financial assistance of the Chinese state.
6. Mutual efforts of China and Pakistan to put an end to terrorism.
7. Improvement in the living standards of the people.

Many other aspects of Pakistan-China Relations

1. Political Aspects of Pak-China Relations in the 21st Century.
2. The string of pearls policy.
3. India is a common enemy of both states.
4. Mutual struggles for peace and law and order in Afghanistan.
5. The United States and its inclination towards the Indian state.
6. Chinese state struggles to get a membership for Pakistan in SEO

Strategic Importance of Deep-Sea Port i.e. Gawadar Sea Port in Pakistan

2. Gawadar Seaport is one of the main projects which is running under the CPEC partnership.
3. Ease of access to the world to the Chinese state through Gawader.

What are the Challenges to Pak-China Relationships?

1. The main issue of the Uyghur Separatist movement.
2. The critical issue of target killing of Chinese engineers and workers in Pakistan.
3. The engagement of Pakistan with the United States of America in different aspects.
4. Versatile and changing nature of China-India ties in the 21st century.
5. The slow speed of many Chinese projects under the CPEC partnership.
6. Lack of political harmony among the political parties in Pakistan regarding the completion of CPEC projects.

A Way Forward

1. Provision of foolproof security to Chinese nationals in Pakistan.
2. Political consensus over national projects and national issues.
3. Early completion and support of CPEC projects.
4. Mutual efforts and struggles for peace in Afghanistan.

Conclusion

China and Pakistan can boost their economy by strengthening their social, economic, and political ties. There are several avenues for development and growth for both states.

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