This year marks a decade since the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This brief analyses Chinese-language literature to understand the country’s current stance on Pakistan and the CPEC. While the Chinese government wants the CPEC to be successful, China’s strategic community now shows little optimism on the initiative. The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China. Significantly, China’s current reticence comes on the back of reported cuts to the CPEC budget (by a substantial 56%) in 2022.

Source: Hindustan Times January 16, 2024 17:31 UTC