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Impact of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor on Nation-Building in Pakistan.
- Source :
- Journal of Contemporary China; May2019, Vol. 28 Issue 117, p400-414, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10670564
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 117
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Contemporary China
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136090665
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10670564.2018.1542221