Geo-politics of China in 21st century: Case study of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Abstract

On the map of the world, the two neighboring states China and Pakistan have unleashed the process of cooperation to bring solidity in the region with economic prestige and countering violent factors. Both states are confronted with the underdeveloped situations in their several provinces, therefore this economic corridor is considered win-win situation and a new wide-ranging era with framework of peace and prosperity in Central Asia and South Asia. The Corridor is not lone pertinent to political-military interdependence, nevertheless to political-economic interdependence. At the bank of Indian Ocean, Gawadar port will make China a key player in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea where it can challenge the hegemonic influence of USA and to accomplish the strategy of “String of Pearl”. Additionally China has confrontation in the South China Sea and the Malaccan dilemma can block the gateway of shipments for China hence China is intensely determined to strive for the alternative short and secure routes for her maritime shipments to neutralize the threats. Various internal and external challenges are evolving over the network of CPEC that must be overcome for efficacious progression of the port.