CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic corridor - Part 2

In Part 1 of this series we saw all about where the corridor extends and how its strategically important for both the countries including China and Pakistan. But all that looks good is not easy to achieve there there might be certain problems in the way, no doubt it will make the two countries better with this project. Lets see what all could be there.

Difficulties in Implementation:

It is estimated that some deals may not be completed within the given time frame due lack of competency, corruption and transparency. Some level of corruption is expected at both the ends Also, there is a political dispute in Pakistan with some politicians threatening the present government that the route of the corridor must pass through some specific areas.

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Another problem is that Gwadar is located in the South-western side of Pakistan, which is on the Arabian Sea Coast of Balochistan and has been facing the problems from the separatist’s insurgency.

Moreover,  Kashgar  is at the Centre of the China's only Muslim majority state Xinjiang region. It is populated by Uighur Muslims and is home to many separatists. Between Gwadar and Kashgar, the corridor passes through areas that are within the striking range of Pakistan's Taliban insurgency. Until recently they controlled territory along Pakistan's north Western Border with Afghanistan, and hosted the largest concentration of Uighur militants outside China.  They still have presence in the border region, thought heir sanctuaries have been disrupted by a Pakistani military operation started in June 2014.

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Both Uighur and Pakistani Taliban militants have been targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan. The Baloch insurgents have insurgents have their roots in socialist ideology, but they too dismiss the Chinese as allies of Punjab. Pakistan has decide to raise a special force to safeguard this 3000 KM corridor

Impact of CPEC over India:

The formation CPEC would enlarge China's footprints in the Indian Ocean and make it a much more powerful nation in the Indian Ocean geographically and strategically. It will also allow high level of Chinese presence in the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir which is not at all in favour of India. Hence, it will make Pakistan more stronger economically but also in terms of its military might in the POK region which will be an itch for India in the near future.

Conclusion:

On a high level the CPEC seem to be a harmless project which beneficial to China and specially Pakistan economically. It will support Pakistan which has become nothing but a failed state due to the demons created by them. Also, it will benefit the Chinese in the North-western region of Xinjiang which has been under-developed and open the trade route for Middle-East and Africa.

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But, on the other side it would help china to have a more firm grip on the western side of the Indian Ocean where it does not have any presence. Also, this trade route which passes through the POK might be a strategic move to promote military movement in this area by Pakistan and China and will create danger for India as we all know that Enemy's enemy is a friend.
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About the Author:  Pranav Nikam is an Electrical and Electronics engineer who is working in a renowned MNC in Chennai. He likes to work out in gym, do photography and play badminton. Through his articles he wants to spread awareness among other defence aspirants.