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Abstract
The Sino-Pak relationship is an epitome of long-lasting friendships, despite diverse beliefs, culture, and social system. Pakistan was the first Muslim state to accept China in 1950, while diplomatic relations were begun in 1951. The Sino-Pak has signed various agreements on strategic, diplomatic, and economic spheres, and both countries support each other on international forums. Earlier, the nature of ties was focused on diplomatic and military-based, however, in the twenty-first century; both countries have strengthened the economic relations after the agreements of free trade agreement in 2007 and China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2015 respectively. This paper aims to investigate and analyze the significant factors behind the historical dynamics of Pak-China diplomatic ups and downs, strategic associations, and economic cooperation. The theory of complex interdependence uses as theoretical conception in this research work. This case study provides a detailed examination of essential developments among both states from beginning to 2018.
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Notes on contributors
Iqtidar Hussain is PhD candidate at the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Shanghai International Studies University, China. His research areas are Regional Politics, Regional integration, Political Economy, Geopolitics, China–South Asia Relations, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Correspondence to: Iqtidar Hussain. Email: [email protected]
Israr Hussain is PhD Candidate at the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Shanghai International Studies University, China. His research areas are Geopolitics, China–Pakistan Relations, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor. Email: [email protected]
Iqrar Hussain Qambari is field researcher. He has done his graduation from Karakorum International University (KIU), Gilgit, Pakistan. Email: [email protected]
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