New Delhi: There have been reports and speculations that Pakistan might use funds from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to destabilize the region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). According to the report of News18, Shehbaz Sharif paid his first visit as Prime Minister of Pakistan to Beijing following recent attacks on Chinese labourers on CPEC lines in his nation and it is said that China is upset with Pakistan and demands impenetrable protection after frequent attacks on their workers in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.Sources indicate that General Asim Munir, the head of Pakistans army, told China that his nation lacked the resources to oversee the CPEC, which is primarily run by India and attracts terror groups. A security agreement was made when the Chinese assured Pakistan that money would be provided for this project. It is also said that Pakistan will be diverting this fund from the CPEC to take on India at the Kashmir border.Relations between China-PakistanThe relationship between China and Pakistan is often seen as a strategic counterbalance to Indias rising influence in the region. Both nations share a common objective of countering Indias regional dominance, and this is reflected in their strategic military and economic collaborations. China has invested heavily in CPEC projects despite concerns over their sustainability and potential local opposition in Pakistan. This strategic alliance has raised alarms about the possibility of using economic projects to further geopolitical agendas, including fomenting unrest in contentious areas like Jammu and Kashmir.These concerns are further complicated by the geopolitical dynamics involving Afghanistan, where the Taliban has expressed interest in joining the BRI and CPEC, seeking Chinese investment for reconstruction and development. This regional interplay adds another layer of complexity to the security situation in South Asia.While there is no direct evidence publicly available that confirms the use of CPEC funds specifically for destabilizing Jammu and Kashmir, but experts anticipate that the strategic intentions behind the Sino-Pakistani cooperation raise legitimate concerns about potential regional destabilization efforts as part of their broader geopolitical strategies.
