CPEC
India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission
India has rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating it lacks legal standing. New Delhi asserts that territories transferred by Pakistan to China were illegal. The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts of India. India opposes any attempts to legitimize illegal occupation of its territories. Pakistan is urged to vacate areas under its forcible occupation immediately.
Chinese Vice Premier's Pak visit for CPEC anniversary more blitz than substance
According to a report published by Arab News last week, “The so-called phase two is expected to prioritise the advancement of the so-called “regional connectivity” through the extension of CPEC, operationalisation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), completion of phase one projects, and inviting investments from “third” countries like Turkey and the Gulf.”
Xi enforces quid pro quo on CPEC and Pakistani economic revival
CPEC, crown jewel of BRI and its key pillar Gwadar Port, are part of China’s strategy to expand Indian Ocean Region outreach in India’s backyard. Beijing has been peeved with Pakistan for delay in CPEC completion and safety of Chinese nationals in Gwadar. Progress on CPEC has been slow since the days of Nawaz Sharif.
China gives tacit nod to Pakistan's move to scrap CPEC Authority amid reports of rift over tardy progress, security
China has taken a note of the relevant information, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing here when asked about Pakistan government's decision to scrap the CPEC Authority, an official body constituted by the previous Imran Khan government.
India opposes 'Illegal' CPEC, also 3rd nations' likely participation
In a strongly worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that India consistently opposes all CPEC projects as they lie in territory illegally occupied by Pakistan. The statement comes even as Pakistan has proposed Turkey's participation in the project and a recent joint meeting with China referred to a planned expansion of the corridor to Afghanistan.
India slams move by Pakistan, China to involve third countries in CPEC projects
At a meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group (JWG) on International Cooperation and Coordination on Friday, Pakistan and China decided to welcome interested third countries to join the flagship CPEC initiative.
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Pakistan, China mull extending CPEC to Afghanistan
CPEC is a part of China's most ambitious project 'Belt and Road Initiative', aimed at renewing the country's historic trade routes in the coastal countries of south-east Asia. In 2015, China announced the CPEC project which is worth USD 46 billion. Beijing aims to expand its influence in Pakistan and across Central and South Asia in order to counter the influence of the United States and India.
Delay in CPEC projects sowing frustration in Pakistan, China: Report
The big projects under the project are having problems raising the required funds and the completed projects are being shut down, a media portal reported, adding that the government of Pakistan has now also abolished the CPEC authority, which was set up for smooth and rapid development.
China's concerns cause a change of guard at CPEC
As such, Bajwa had headed the Pakistan Armed Forces' media wing Inter-Services Public Relations from 2012 to 2016 & took charge of the CPEC Authority in November 2019. Incidentally he was also chosen to be PM's special advisor on Information and Broadcasting in April 2020.
Imran Khan sacks retired Army General heading CPEC authority
Beijing had expressed concerns over the slow pace of execution of the CPEC and decision to remove Bajwa came days after the Pakistan foreign minister visited China for consultations.
CPEC delays force China to change strategy in Pakistan
Communist Party of China eyes tie up with Pak political parties for smooth execution of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
China defends CPEC, calls it an economic initiative; says it won't affect its stand on Kashmir
Leaders of China and Pakistan have praised the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in recent days as the two close allies celebrated the establishment of 70 years of their diplomatic relations.
Pakistan tightens security in Balochistan to protect CPEC projects
"We have raised two division-size security settlements which are dedicated to providing security to CPEC, besides that, we have increased the number of paramilitary troops' units from one to two in the province to ensure security," said Major General Babar Iftikhar, Director General of the military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations.
CPEC to be completed at all costs: Imran Khan
Terming the CPEC an excellent project for the country's socio-economic development, Imran said the gigantic multi-faceted initiative would guarantee a bright future for the nation. Lauding the performance of CPEC Authority, he said measures must be taken to improve its working as well as capacity.
Scope of CPEC to be enhanced in 2nd phase: Pakistani official
China has committed to invest over USD 60 billion in Pakistan as part of the CPEC under which it planned to build a number of special economic zones.Asim Saleem Bajwa, chairman CPEC Authority, in a tweet on Wednesday rejected reports about the adverse impact of the coronavirus on CPEC projects.
Pakistan diverts CPEC corridor funds; China ties under pressure
China had given the money as part of the $62-billion infrastructure funding to build the CPEC.
Review of CPEC projects underway: Imran Khan
Khan's remarks about the CPEC projects came as he chaired a Balochistan cabinet meeting on Saturday in Quetta during his first visit to the province as the prime minister.
Pakistan takes U-turn; says Saudi won't be part of CPEC
The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of President Xi Jinping aimed at enhancing China's influence around the world.
Pakistan cuts CPEC investment in railways by USD 2 billion citing huge burden of loans
Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that the share of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the railways has been reduced from USD 8.2 billion to USD 6.2 billion.
Several CPEC projects in doldrums due to financial crisis: Report
Contractors stopped work on several CPEC projects after their cheques worth over Rs 5 billion bounced a couple of days ago.
CPEC should not be politicised, says Nawaz Sharif
India skipped the meeting due to its concerns over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which goes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
China removes envoy's offer of renaming CPEC from speech transcript
Referring to the CPEC, which is part of OBOR, he said China has no intention to get involved in the sovereignty and territorial disputes between India and Pakistan.
CPEC doesn't violate India's sovereignty; no Chinese military personnel in Pak: Mushahid Hussain, chairman, Pak panel on CPEC
Hopefully, CPEC should be a positive influence on politics between Pakistan and India because it is all about connectivity, said Hussain.
India wants to bury the Doklam ghost, but what about the spectre of CPEC?
India sees CPEC as part of China's old string-of-pearls policy that aimed at military encirclement of India. Now it is cloaked in economy and trade.
India hatching conspiracies against CPEC: Pakistan
"India is using the soil of Afghanistan for such conspiracies," Ahsan Iqbal said but expressed hope that the CPEC project would be made successful.
CPEC is source of prosperity for Pakistan: New China envoy
The envoy expressed pleasure that CPEC's implementation was being fast-tracked and said he was confident that the people of Pakistan would be the major beneficiary of this initiative.
China downplays UN report stating CPEC may fuel geo-political tensions
Asked for his comments on the report which also warned Beijing that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) could also fuel the separatist movement .
CPEC not only threatens India, it may also trigger Pakistan's collapse. Here's how
CPEC, the flagship project under OBOR programme, could make Pakistan politically and economically subservient to China, scholars have warned.
CPEC made remarkable progress after full implementation: China
China's official media plays down the growing criticism within Pakistan over the $46 billion CPEC, saying the project has made "remarkable progress" though India has opted for "disrupting" the initiative.
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