PAKISTAN-CHINA RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY: POLITICAL AND ECONOMY COOPERATION THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF CPEC

Abstract

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is highlighted in this study as a major tool of their cooperation as it examines the changing strategic alliance between China and Pakistan in the twenty-first century. Within China's larger Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),
the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a strategic alliance that has reshaped South Asia's geopolitical environment in addition to being an economic cooperation. Examining the many facets of CPEC, this study looks at its effects on both countries' economies, politics, and security. It explores the ways in which China-Pakistan relations have been enhanced via the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), leading to increased economic integration and opening up new avenues for infrastructure and development in Pakistan. Also, in light of regional dynamics and with particular reference to India, the US, and other superpowers, the article examines the geopolitical implications of this cooperation. The research concludes that CPEC has elevated Pakistan-China relations to new heights, making them a pivotal player in shaping the future of the region.