CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan
7 months, 1 week ago

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

It’s like watching a very bad sequel to Star Wars. The announcement from the Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office on the forthcoming visit of Shehbaz Sharif to China for the ‘launch’ of the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, was less than enthusiastic, mentioning June 4 as a possible date that could be ‘slightly changed’. China is doing a lot elsewhere in terms of ‘corridors’ that should concern India – consider a road coming across Shaksgam in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir – but the CPEC itself seems to be sputtering, new phases notwithstanding. In 2023, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng was unveiled five new corridors proposed in a letter from President Xi Jinping, which according to Chinese sources called for jointly building a growth corridor, a livelihood-enhancing corridor, an innovation corridor, a green corridor and an open corridor. Unsurprisingly, elected representatives talk of Chinese annoyance with Pakistan’s ‘can do’ attitude, while the Pakistanis themselves worry that Chinese projects cost about three times more than international norms.

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Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM
3 months ago

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM

China Daily  

This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows the view of cooling towers at the Thar Coal Block-I Coal Electricity Integration project in Sindh province, Pakistan. ISLAMABAD -- The unique Chinese modernization serves as a model for Pakistan to promote economic development, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, extending congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the …

Pakistan's new anti-terror initiative aimed at protecting Chinese projects: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's new anti-terror initiative aimed at protecting Chinese projects: Report

Hindustan Times  

China's reported hesitation to invest in new projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor stems largely from concerns about the security of its citizens and assets in Pakistan. According to a recent editorial in Dawn, the move underscores Pakistan's recognition of the importance of addressing China's security concerns, especially at a time when attracting foreign investment is critical for the country's …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Xi Jinping agree to upgrade CPEC
7 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Xi Jinping agree to upgrade CPEC

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping in their meeting have affirmed consensus on the upgradation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and advancing high-quality development of the multi-billion dollar project in the second phase. Associated Press of Pakistan reported that Prime Minister Sharif briefed President Xi on Pakistan’s policies for economic reform and sustained growth, industrial development, …

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil
7 months ago

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing is willing to work with Islamabad to build an upgraded version of an economic corridor linking the two countries, China’s leader Xi Jinping told visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. The report said that Sharif offered his government’s condolences for the deaths in March of five Chinese engineers in a suicide bombing in Pakistan. The …

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. The large business delegation Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has brought with him on his five-day visit to China, that started on Tuesday, indicates deepening pragmatic economic cooperation is a key part of the agenda for his second visit to …

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. The large business delegation Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has brought with him on his five-day visit to China, that started on Tuesday, indicates deepening pragmatic economic cooperation is a key part of the agenda for his second visit to …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties
7 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties

The Hindu  

“Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a five-day visit to China on June 4 to further strengthen bilateral ties,” the Foreign Office announced on May 31, as the all-weather allies seek to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Friday on his upcoming China visit directed to …

Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China next month for formal launch of second phase of CPEC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China next month for formal launch of second phase of CPEC

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China in the first week of next month to join the formal launching of the second phase of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, according to a media report on Saturday. While presiding over a meeting of representatives of Chinese companies on Friday, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan wanted to benefit from …

New quality productive forces to power Pakistan and beyond, experts say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New quality productive forces to power Pakistan and beyond, experts say

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-04-25 14:02 Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022, shows a view of the Karot Hydropower Project in Punjab province, eastern Pakistan. Pakistani China observers refuted on Wednesday negative narratives against the Chinese economy, saying Beijing's pursuit of high-quality development focusing on developing new quality productive forces has and will continue to benefit …

China’s perspective on ties with Pakistan and CPEC’s prospects
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s perspective on ties with Pakistan and CPEC’s prospects

Hindustan Times  

This year marks a decade since the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. This brief analyses Chinese-language literature to understand the country’s current stance on Pakistan and the CPEC. China is keen for Pakistan to work on its internal stability and to creatively engage multiple stakeholders, particularly India and the US, to help successfully implement the CPEC and its larger …

Key corridor brings green energy transformation
1 year ago

Key corridor brings green energy transformation

China Daily  

Outbound passengers await departure to Pakistan from Khunjerab Pass, a port in Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Nov 6. Launched in 2013, CPEC is a corridor linking Pakistan's Gwadar port with Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, highlighting energy, transport and industrial cooperation. By the end of 2022, CPEC had brought a direct investment …

Pakistan and China: CPEC’s journey from glittering ambition to virtual stall
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan and China: CPEC’s journey from glittering ambition to virtual stall

The Hindu  

The story so far: Seeking urgent funds to the tune of $65 billion via infrastructure investment, Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar,on October 20, completed a five-day trip to Beijing. The main project was establishing the corridor connecting Pakistan’s Gwadar port in Balochistan to China’s Kashgar in south-western Xinjiang region. Moreover, Gwadar port has been leased to the China …

China refuses to further expand cooperation with Pak in energy, water, climate under CPEC
1 year, 3 months ago

China refuses to further expand cooperation with Pak in energy, water, climate under CPEC

The Hindu  

China has refused to further expand cooperation in the areas of energy, water management, and climate change under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, it emerged on September 25, signalling a strain in the 'ironclad' friendship between the two all-weather allies. Cash-strapped Pakistan also gave up its opposition to setting up a new imported coal-fired power plant in Gwadar in …

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans

Firstpost  

As the unfolding events demand continued attention, the manner in which the State responds will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of Baloch nationalist actions and exert far-reaching implications on Chinese investments and regional stability On 13 August, 2023, a Chinese envoy faced an attack while en route to a construction site near Gwadar, Balochistan. These allegations, encompassing coerced evictions and notably …

Pakistan, China sign six agreements to expedite second phase of CPEC
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan, China sign six agreements to expedite second phase of CPEC

India TV News  

CPEC: Pakistan and China on Monday signed six documents to initiate the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects under a new model, in an attempt to further cement the “friendship” between the “iron brothers”. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng participated in the signing ceremony to mark 10 years of the CPEC which …

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
1 year, 5 months ago

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — China has invested $25.4 billion in Pakistan over the past decade for projects ranging from roads to power plants, China’s vice premier said Monday, as the two countries celebrated the 10th anniversary of the so-called Belt and Road Initiative. In his televised remarks, Chinese Vice Premier He Lefing said Pakistan’s southwestern town of Gwadar was once just a …

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
1 year, 5 months ago

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

The Independent  

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Pakistan and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC

The Hindu  

Pakistan and China on July 31 signed six important documents to expand and expedite cooperation under the ambitious multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, further cementing the all-weather strategic relations between the countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng witnessed the signing ceremony held to mark 10 years of the CPEC, a collection of infrastructure and …

What is CPEC, the 'So-Called' China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that Turned 10 This Year?
1 year, 5 months ago

What is CPEC, the 'So-Called' China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that Turned 10 This Year?

News 18  

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is scheduled to visit Pakistan to participate in a three-day ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. The foundational agreement for the projects included in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was signed in 2013, with term sheets formalised during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan in 2015. Last year in September, when …

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials
1 year, 6 months ago

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials

India Today  

China has been helping the Pakistan Army build its defence infrastructure besides providing Unmanned Aerial and Combat Aerial Vehicles, setting up communication towers and laying underground cables along the Line of Control, officials said. This, according to the officials, is part of efforts to further shore up China's position as an all-weather friend of Pakistan while ensuring the safety of …

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism

News 18  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to forge closer economic ties by extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan to fully harness the country’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, …

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles
1 year, 8 months ago

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Wednesday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and “adopt a more resolute attitude in combating terrorism.” The comments from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin came on the heels of a Pakistan-hosted mini-summit of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan that sought to promote trade and lower border tensions amid …

Pakistan, China reiterate to continue cooperation on CPEC
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan, China reiterate to continue cooperation on CPEC

The Hindu  

A day after India criticised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and China on Saturday expressed their firm commitment to continue their cooperation on the multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. “This corridor project remains a win-win economic initiative opened to all investors around the world,” Mr. Bilawal said, adding that Pakistan reiterated its “abiding commitment to its high-quality …

Indo-China relations won't be normal until peace and tranquillity maintained at border: EAM
1 year, 8 months ago

Indo-China relations won't be normal until peace and tranquillity maintained at border: EAM

Firstpost  

Panaji: Reiterating his stand on India-China border issues, External Affairs Minister S Jaishnakar on Friday made it clear again that the ties between the two countries cannot be normal until peace and tranquillity are maintained on the Land of Actual Control. Addressing a press conference at the conclusion of the Foriegn Ministers’ Meeting under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, S Jaishankar …

How Realistic Are China’s Plans to Expand CPEC to Afghanistan?
1 year, 11 months ago

How Realistic Are China’s Plans to Expand CPEC to Afghanistan?

The Diplomat  

In October this year, Islamabad played host to the 11th China-Pakistan Joint Cooperation Committee meeting to discuss the progress of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. China would like to use the experience gained in Balochistan in Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, where Beijing plans to undertake similar mineral extraction projects. China already has much of this transport connectivity infrastructure …

Flailing Economy, CPEC, Indo-US Ties: Pakistan PM’s China Visit Fraught with Challenges
2 years, 2 months ago

Flailing Economy, CPEC, Indo-US Ties: Pakistan PM’s China Visit Fraught with Challenges

News 18  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s first visit China, since he took office in April this year, is fraught with challenges. China’s Demand of Outposts Chinese are demanding outpost in Balochistan for a long time for which Chinese personnel are still working with the Pakistani security agencies in Gawadar, according to sources. Geopolitical Challenges In his recent op-ed in Chinese newspaper …

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Show China is Strangulating Even Its Friends With BRI & CPEC. Are Others Listening?
2 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Show China is Strangulating Even Its Friends With BRI & CPEC. Are Others Listening?

News 18  

China launched the world-wide Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, the very year when its current president Xi Jinping assumed power. The project connects more than 70 per cent of energy resources, touches almost half of the world population directly or indirectly and shortens multiple connectivities substantially, one such example being the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Ports will be also …

'Illegal, Illegitimate And Unacceptable': India Slams China, Pakistan On Invite To Third Countries In CPEC projects
2 years, 5 months ago

'Illegal, Illegitimate And Unacceptable': India Slams China, Pakistan On Invite To Third Countries In CPEC projects

ABP News  

The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday slammed China and Pakistan for inviting third countries to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects by calling it "illegitimate". "We have seen reports on encouraging a proposed participation of third countries in so-called CPEC projects. The statement by the ministry comes amid reports that Pakistan and China have reached upon an agreement to …

Third parties joining CPEC is inherently illegal, unacceptable: India
2 years, 5 months ago

Third parties joining CPEC is inherently illegal, unacceptable: India

The Hindu  

Days after China and Pakistan held a meeting to bring other countries into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, India on Tuesday said that efforts to broaden CPEC's scope are "inherently illegal". India firmly and consistently opposes projects in the so-called CPEC, which are in Indian territory that has been illegally occupied by Pakistan," said Arindam Bagchi, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry …

India objects to China and Pakistan’s invite to third countries to join CPEC Projects
2 years, 5 months ago

India objects to China and Pakistan’s invite to third countries to join CPEC Projects

Op India  

On July 26, India issued a statement objecting to the participation of third countries in CPEC Projects. Our response to media queries regarding participation of third countries in CPEC Projects:https://t.co/ma8tupeZYI pic.twitter.com/PYtzvYczNY — Arindam Bagchi July 26, 2022 In the official statement issued in response to a media query, Bagchi said, “We have seen reports on encouraging proposed participation of third …

Pakistan and China invite third country as a partner in CPEC
2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan and China invite third country as a partner in CPEC

Op India  

China and Pakistan have now invited any third country to join the multibillion-dollar infrastructure project for what they call mutually beneficial cooperation as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor encounters hurdles owing to financial constraints and excessive delays. According to reports, China and Pakistan have discussed expanding the CPEC to Afghanistan in order to foster economic development and stability in the Taliban-ruled …

Pakistan PM requests China's support in reviving Karachi Circular Railway
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan PM requests China's support in reviving Karachi Circular Railway

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday requested China to support the planned revival of the Karachi Circular Railway project to end the woes of hundreds of thousands of commuters in the country's largest metropolis. Stressing that KCR would be a "gift for the people of Karachi" and bring great dividends, Shehbaz took the opportunity of the inauguration of a …

China congratulates new Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, looks to speed up CPEC projects
2 years, 8 months ago

China congratulates new Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, looks to speed up CPEC projects

India TV News  

Highlights China congratulated Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif It also said Beijing looks forward to building a “high quality” USD 60 billion CPEC Meanwhile, Sharif had spoken highly of China-Pakistan ties in his victory speech. China on Tuesday congratulated Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said that besides ramping up ties by “resolutely” backing each other, Beijing looks …

Shehbaz Sharif 'better' for China-Pak ties than Imran Khan: Chinese official media
2 years, 9 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif 'better' for China-Pak ties than Imran Khan: Chinese official media

India Today  

Chinese official media on Sunday sounded upbeat about the prospects of Shehbaz Sharif becoming the new prime minister following the ouster of Imran Khan, saying all-weather ties between China and Pakistan "could be better than under Khan". "Khan is from a newly rising political party, and when traditional major political parties like the Pakistan Muslim League or the Pakistan Peoples …

Ties with Pak 'Rock Solid'; Political Crisis Won't Affect Cooperation, CPEC Projects: China
2 years, 9 months ago

Ties with Pak 'Rock Solid'; Political Crisis Won't Affect Cooperation, CPEC Projects: China

News 18  

Asserting that its ties with Pakistan are unbreakable and rock solid, China on Wednesday said the raging political crisis in Islamabad will not affect the overall cooperation between the all-weather allies as well as the projects under the USD 60 billion CPEC. A wary China has been keeping a close watch on the recent rapid political developments in Pakistan, leading …

China, Pakistan review CPEC project
2 years, 11 months ago

China, Pakistan review CPEC project

Hindustan Times  

China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and fighting terrorism, President Xi Jinping told Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday with both leaders agreeing to carry forward the “in-depth” development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitious …

China, Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
2 years, 11 months ago

China, Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement

The Hindu  

China and Pakistan on Friday signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor plan during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s on-going visit to Beijing. The framework will “promote industrialisation and development of economic zones, and initiate, plan, execute, and monitor projects, both in public as well as private sector”, the Associated Press of Pakistan …

Imran Khan To Seek Xi’s Help To Revive CPEC, Dwindling Economy
2 years, 11 months ago

Imran Khan To Seek Xi’s Help To Revive CPEC, Dwindling Economy

News 18  

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan will aim to revive the China-Pakistan Economic Corri­dor project during his meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping which is scheduled to be held later this week, according to a report by Pakistan news agency Dawn. Pakistan finance minister Shaukat Tarin said Imran will ask Xi to relocate Chinese industries to Pakistan’s special economic zones. Pakistan …

Taliban expresses interest in CPEC: Should India be worried, why China is reaching out and what Pakistan said
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban expresses interest in CPEC: Should India be worried, why China is reaching out and what Pakistan said

Firstpost  

CPEC is a part of China’s most ambitious project ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, aimed at renewing the country’s historic trade routes in the coastal countries of South-East Asia Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid expressing that the group “desires” to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor amid reports suggesting that the ISI supported the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan will make New Delhi’s ears …

Desire to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects, say Taliban; to meet ISI chief
3 years, 4 months ago

Desire to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects, say Taliban; to meet ISI chief

India TV News  

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid on Monday expressed that the group "desires" to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. He also informed that the Taliban will address Islamabad's concerns about Pakistan-based terror group 'Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan', Samaa News reported. Mujahid also confirmed an upcoming meeting between Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Chief Lt General Faiz Hameed and Taliban senior leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. "Islamabad …

Country to take advantage of CPEC, boost infrastructure
3 years, 7 months ago

Country to take advantage of CPEC, boost infrastructure

China Daily  

Region develops its industries through foreign direct investment Pakistan needs to use the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to attract foreign direct investment and promote industrial development, the country's senior officials said. Launched in 2013, the CPEC is a corridor linking Gwadar Port in southwestern Pakistan with Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, which highlights energy, transport and industrial cooperation. …

Watch | About the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
4 years ago

Watch | About the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

The Hindu  

On December 25, officials from China and Pakistan met in Urumqi for the second meeting of the Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC. It is China’s most ambitious Belt and Road Initiative project that aims to build a network of roads, railway lines and power projects throughout Pakistan. CPEC eventually aims …

CPEC | The corridor of uncertainty
4 years ago

CPEC | The corridor of uncertainty

The Hindu  

On December 25, officials from China and Pakistan met in Urumqi, the capital of China’s far western Xinjiang region, for the second meeting of the Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. On the very same day of the meeting, the Express Tribune newspaper reported that China had sought additional guarantees before sanctioning a …

Laughable Fiction, Says Islamabad as India Objects to Kashmir in China-Pak Joint Statement
4 years, 4 months ago

Laughable Fiction, Says Islamabad as India Objects to Kashmir in China-Pak Joint Statement

News 18  

Countering India's objection to Jammu and Kashmir's reference during second round of China-Pakistan foreign ministers’ strategic dialogue, Islamabad on Sunday said that New Delhi's stand on the Union territory is a "laughable fiction, totally contrary to historical and legal facts". "As in the past, we categorically reject the reference to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint …

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor of Great Importance For Ties Between The Nations: President Xi
4 years, 4 months ago

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor of Great Importance For Ties Between The Nations: President Xi

News 18  

President Xi Jinping on Friday described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as a “landmark project” under the Belt and Road Initiative and said it is of great importance to promoting in-depth development of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. Replying to a congratulatory letter sent by the Pakistani president to the opening of the Second Conference of the …

China, Pakistan Foreign Ministers to Hold Two-day Strategic Dialogue, Likely to Discuss CPEC Project
4 years, 4 months ago

China, Pakistan Foreign Ministers to Hold Two-day Strategic Dialogue, Likely to Discuss CPEC Project

News 18  

The foreign ministers of China and Pakistan will hold the second annual strategic dialogue at the island resort of Hainan on Thursday during which they are likely to discuss the bilateral cooperation in various fields including the phase II of the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi and his Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood …

Pakistan will complete CPEC at all costs, says Imran Khan
4 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan will complete CPEC at all costs, says Imran Khan

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed on Friday that his government would complete the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at “any cost” as the $60 billion project is a manifestation of the all-weather friendship between the two countries. Addressing a meeting held in Islamabad to review progress on the CPEC projects, Mr. Khan said it is an excellent project for Pakistan’s …

Phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan sharpens focus on CPEC
4 years, 8 months ago

Phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan sharpens focus on CPEC

The Hindu  

The impending withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is sharpening the focus on the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, which appears to have been fused with a larger regional plan involving Afghanistan and Central Asia. Analysts point out that while working together on the second phase, China and Pakistan are engaged in more firmly pegging Afghanistan — …

CPEC debt less than one-tenth of Pak's total debt: China
5 years, 1 month ago

CPEC debt less than one-tenth of Pak's total debt: China

The Quint  

Beijing/Islamabad, Nov 26 Refuting the US' assertions on the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, China has claimed the debt incurred from the project stands at $4.9 billion, which is less than one-tenth of Pakistan's total debt. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said, "On US' accusations on CPEC, China and Pakistan refuted it time and again. He added that according to …

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