What began as a $62 billion infrastructure project has evolved into something far more ambitious and potentially dangerous for regional stability. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 ...

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif leads a delegation in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, Sep. 2, 2025. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Pakistan During the ...

Despite persistent issues plaguing Phase II of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, China has signalled its commitments to complete the project. For Islamabad, completion of Phase II means a ...

After years of Chinese calls for added measures in Pakistan to safeguard its citizens, Pakistani authorities have announced the creation of a new special police unit to protect Chinese nationals. “The ...

China viewed the end of the US-led war in Afghanistan as an opportunity to expand its regional influence, gain access to the country's mineral wealth, and secure its border against extremist groups.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands during the recent consultations in Beijing, China, May 20, 2025. Credit: ...