Future trajectories of the China–Pakistan economic corridor: Challenges and opportunities for regional cooperation
I. Lisansüstü Akademik Çalışmalar Kongresi [1st Graduate Academic Studies Congress], İstanbul, Türkiye, 4 - 05 Mayıs 2026, (Özet Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
- Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
- İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study explores the future trajectory of the
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and examines how it can evolve from a
bilateral initiative into a broader platform for regional connectivity. As a
flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CPEC holds
significant economic and strategic importance for both Pakistan and China, with
the potential to enhance trade, infrastructure development, and regional
cooperation across Asia. The research analyses CPEC’s economic, political, and
strategic dimensions using qualitative methods based on academic literature,
policy reports, and expert perspectives. Grounded in theoretical frameworks
such as Economic Interdependence, Neoliberal Institutionalism, and Regional
Connectivity, the study evaluates how increased trade, institutional
cooperation, and infrastructure development contribute to regional integration.
The findings highlight that CPEC has already contributed to improvements in
energy, transport, and industrial infrastructure, while also creating
opportunities for economic growth, employment generation, and enhanced
connectivity linking Central Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. However, the
study also identifies several challenges, including governance issues, security
concerns, regional political tensions, environmental impacts, and unequal
distribution of benefits within Pakistan. Additionally, geopolitical dynamics,
including competition among global and regional powers, further complicate the
implementation and expansion of CPEC.
Keywords: China, Pakistan, Economic Corridor, Regional
Cooperation, Challenges, Opportunities.