China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is one of the hottest topics in southeast Asia region since 4-5 many years. It is the most ambitious project of Pakistan and China. It is part of Chinese ONE-BELT-ONE-ROAD initiative. We can understand the importance of this project by knowing the fact that China has included it in its 13th Five Year Plan. In this project, China has the plan to invest 46 billion dollars and out of which 11 billion dollars will be directly invested on the rail link between Xinjiang city Kashgar to port city Gwadar.
This project is a game changer for Pakistan's sacking economy and China is trying everything to make Gwadar as a connecting link in its Maritime Silk Route Project. Pakistan thinks that this project will generate a huge sum of money for both Government and Private Sector. Under this project, China will also construct a power station that will generate 10400 MW energy by the year 2020 which will be helpful for Pakistan to solve its current energy crisis as most of its prominent cities are suffering from long power cuts. CPEC is like a golden spoon for Pakistan which he can not afford to loose in any case. Since this project is going on in Balochistan region so continuous oppose of Baloch people is a major hurdle for this project and Pakistan is trying everything to suppress these people. Balochistan region is full of resources and Pakistan as well China both want to utilize it for satisfying their economic needs.
It is also estimated that CPEC will generate 700000 new jobs in Pakistan which is essential for Pakistan in order to bring their young generation in the mainstream. So common people accept Baloch are also in support of this. Right now, Balochistan is the least developed state of Pakistan due to the constant power struggle between Baloch people and Pakistani Army. So for the betterment of this project, Pakistan need to address this issue with more confidence and responsibility.
China always wanted to rule in Indian ocean as it provides world's one of the busiest trade route. Due to its geographic location, China can not directly influence this region so China planned a strategic policy which is known as String of Pearls Policy. This geopolitical theory was first mentioned by U.S. consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. Under this policy, China is building many naval bases in form of ports at various location in the Indian ocean. By joining these ports in the map, we can easily guess the ambitious project of China in which China wants to interlock India but China always denies this fact. As per this policy, China is working on constructing 15 ports ranging from Hong Kong to Sudan. It includes Gwadar port in Pakistan, Sittwe port in Myanmar and Hambantota port in Sri Lanka.
India never opposes this Chinese ambition until their ships came to Sri Lankan port. Only Bangladesh has remained among all neighboring countries of India where China has not build any port till today. Recently, China has started its infrastructure projects in Gilgit- Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and it is a disputed area between India and Pakistan. Hence, India needs to register its oppose to Chinese counterpart and India did. In Indian point of view, this ambitious project will bring stability in Pakistan region which will be useful for India to maintain peace in Kashmir hence India never oppose it.
Gwadar Port & Gwadar City
It was 2002 when first-time china started to plan construction of a deep sea port in Gwadar region of Balochistan and its initial infrastructure have been already finished by 2006. Now its up-gradation is going on. China has also granted 230 billion dollars for Gwadar International Airport along with 4.5 billion dollars for roads, power, hotels and other infrastructure.
This project is a game changer for Pakistan's sacking economy and China is trying everything to make Gwadar as a connecting link in its Maritime Silk Route Project. Pakistan thinks that this project will generate a huge sum of money for both Government and Private Sector. Under this project, China will also construct a power station that will generate 10400 MW energy by the year 2020 which will be helpful for Pakistan to solve its current energy crisis as most of its prominent cities are suffering from long power cuts. CPEC is like a golden spoon for Pakistan which he can not afford to loose in any case. Since this project is going on in Balochistan region so continuous oppose of Baloch people is a major hurdle for this project and Pakistan is trying everything to suppress these people. Balochistan region is full of resources and Pakistan as well China both want to utilize it for satisfying their economic needs.It is also estimated that CPEC will generate 700000 new jobs in Pakistan which is essential for Pakistan in order to bring their young generation in the mainstream. So common people accept Baloch are also in support of this. Right now, Balochistan is the least developed state of Pakistan due to the constant power struggle between Baloch people and Pakistani Army. So for the betterment of this project, Pakistan need to address this issue with more confidence and responsibility.
String of Pearls Policy of China
China always wanted to rule in Indian ocean as it provides world's one of the busiest trade route. Due to its geographic location, China can not directly influence this region so China planned a strategic policy which is known as String of Pearls Policy. This geopolitical theory was first mentioned by U.S. consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. Under this policy, China is building many naval bases in form of ports at various location in the Indian ocean. By joining these ports in the map, we can easily guess the ambitious project of China in which China wants to interlock India but China always denies this fact. As per this policy, China is working on constructing 15 ports ranging from Hong Kong to Sudan. It includes Gwadar port in Pakistan, Sittwe port in Myanmar and Hambantota port in Sri Lanka.India never opposes this Chinese ambition until their ships came to Sri Lankan port. Only Bangladesh has remained among all neighboring countries of India where China has not build any port till today. Recently, China has started its infrastructure projects in Gilgit- Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and it is a disputed area between India and Pakistan. Hence, India needs to register its oppose to Chinese counterpart and India did. In Indian point of view, this ambitious project will bring stability in Pakistan region which will be useful for India to maintain peace in Kashmir hence India never oppose it.
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