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title: "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor — Definition & Meaning"
description: "The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a major Belt and Road Initiative project connecting Kashgar to Gwadar, crucial for regional trade and energy."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project linking Kashgar in Xinjiang to Gwadar Port in Balochistan through Pakistan's infrastructure and energy networks.
- How does CPEC relate to the Belt and Road Initiative?
- Why does India oppose CPEC?
- What are the main pillars of CPEC?
- What security arrangements protect CPEC?

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