10 years on: Has CPEC spurred economic activity in Pakistan?
Recent research shows that CPEC has increased government spending but has limited impact beyond that, raising questions about the BRI’s strategic objectives.
Letter from Pakistan: understanding the disquietude in Gwadar
The government made a few concessions to the people of Gwadar following the latest protests. But the future of Gwadar lies in how the Baloch people are included in the development process.
Sino-Pakistan relations: The changing dynamics of the CPEC
Sheraz Aziz argues that Beijing must find a way to engage with all the political parties and stakeholders to make CPEC work
How one think tank represents evolving thinking on BRI infrastructure investments
Chinese think tank CREEI wants to spearhead a new approach to planning China’s overseas energy investment
Unpacking Chinese financing of Pakistan’s “dream” power plant
Chinese companies are not just pouring concrete along the Belt and Road. Financing is a big part of China’s overseas involvement.