China Pakistan Economic Corridor: News
China marks BRI's 10th anniversary: Here's all about it
China kicked off the third Belt and Road Forum on Tuesday, hosting over a dozen world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Pakistan: 2 weeks after bus blast, Chinese nationals shot at
Weeks after a blast on a bus carrying Chinese engineers, two Chinese nationals were fired at by unidentified assailants in Karachi on Wednesday.
Amid Indo-Pak tensions, China to invest $1bn in Pakistan
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, China is planning to invest $1 billion in development projects in the latter nation, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing, reportedly said on Saturday.
Pakistan: Heavily-armed terrorists attack five-star hotel in Balochistan's Gwadar
Heavily armed terrorists have reportedly stormed a five-star hotel in the port city of Gwadar in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.
Pakistan showcases Gwadar as investment-destination. Will anyone invest in "climate-of-fear"?
Pakistan organized "Gwadar Expo" last month to showcase China's One Belt One Road project in Gwadar, the "crux" of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
India is planning to attack CPEC installations, claims Pakistan
The Pakistani Interior Ministry has shockingly claimed that India is planning to carry out attacks on installations along the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and sabotage the project.
China: Ready to talk with India about CPEC
China is finally ready to discuss the issue of the contentious $50bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with India. The CPEC is the principal constituent of China's "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI). It passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
As US withdraws aid to Pakistan, China swoops in
US-Pakistan ties seem to be under significant strain following President Donald Trump's outburst against Islamabad on Twitter and subsequent cutting of financial aid.
China seeks to promote Pakistan-Afghanistan talks through CPEC
China announced its plan to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan.
China tries winning hearts and minds in Gwadar through development-aid
The Gwadar port located in Pakistan's Balochistan province is being developed by China in partnership with Islamabad.
China halts funding for 3 CPEC projects over corruption reports
China has temporarily halted funding for at least three major highway projects in Pakistan which were being constructed as part of the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China hints at possible CPEC renaming if India joins in
Last week, the Chinese Ambassador to India, Luo Zhaohui, said his country could rename the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to address India's concerns.
Pakistan says no to Chinese funding on PoK dam
Pakistan occupies a central place in China's schemes for its One-belt One-road (OBOR) initiative.
Why is the Gwadar port important to China and Pakistan?
The Gwadar port located by the Arabian sea in Pakistan's Balochistan province is being developed by Pakistan in partnership with China.
Stay out of the Kashmir issue: India tells China
Asserting that cross-border terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir was at the heart of Indo-Pak bilateral tensions, India snubbed China's offer to mediate the Kashmir issue.
Pakistan to review 'lenient' visa policy towards Chinese nationals
Pakistan's Interior Ministry said it will review its 'lenient' visa policy for nationals from its biggest regional ally China to plug loopholes.
China to fund Pakistan's dam in PoK under CPEC
Radio Pakistan revealed that China has offered to fund the construction of Diamer-Bhasha dam on the Indus basin in Gilgit-Baltistan under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
China plans scientific expedition to Tibet after nearly 40 years
China has included the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, an area earmarked under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as part of a scientific expedition to study climatic, environmental and biodiversity changes in the region over the past few decades.
China backs Pakistan's plans for Indus Basin dams, India opposes
Bringing in another-dimension to multiple confrontations in the sub-continent, Pakistan is looking to construct a mega-dam on the Indus in Gilgit-Baltistan region by 2018.
Two Chinese nationals abducted in Pakistan, Beijing raps Islamabad
Beijing has expressed displeasure at the kidnapping of two of its nationals inside Pakistan, saying Pakistan needs to take more concrete measures to ensure protection of Chinese nationals.
UN reports say CPEC could worsen Indo-Pak relations
A report compiled by the UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia, has stated that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor could spell disaster for Indo-Pak relations and could potentially deteriorate the regional security scenario.
China eyes up Pakistan: Dawn newspaper leaks CPEC master plan
In a shocking instance, reputed Pakistani daily Dawn leaked the Long Term Plan for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), currently under discussion at China's ongoing OBOR summit. The document had not been circulated to provincial governments for assent yet.
Chinese state media ridicule India's boycott of OBOR Summit
Chinese state media has suggested that India's "shallow analysis of state interests, and an outdated understanding of geopolitics," led to its boycott of the recent Belt and Road forum.
Is China making Pakistan its newest economic colony?
Analysts have pointed out that China seems to be making Pakistan its new economic colony through the CPEC project.
Internal dissent rises against CPEC in Pakistan
Protests have broken out across the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region against the CPEC project.
Concerns over CPEC: India to not attend China's OBOR summit
Despite China's efforts to coax India into attending the One Belt One Road Forum, India clarified that it would boycott the summit.
Blame Pakistan for worsening Indo-Pak ties: US Intelligence
The US intelligence community on Thursday called out Pakistan for supporting anti-India militants, leading to deteriorating ties with India. The observation was made in the "Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community" annual report.
China: Can rename CPEC to allay Indian concerns
Chinese ambassador to New Delhi Luo Zhaohui clarified that the CPEC corridor was just a means of economic co-operation and had no connection with "sovereignty issues."
CPEC to help China meddle in Kashmir: Chinese media
Reports in the Chinese media suggested that Beijing's massive investment in the CPEC projects makes it necessary for it to mediate over the Kashmir conflict.
Pakistan arrests 3 suspected R&AW spies for targeting CPEC
Pakistani police have arrested three suspected spies from India's Research and Analysis Wing intelligence agency.
China Pakistan Economic Corridor: UK wants share of the cake
Looking to be a key stakeholder in the multi billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the UK on Tuesday held a trade round table involving British and Pakistani diplomats, British companies and Chinese banks.