This is a continuation to the same subject in my last article i published which discussed the history and evolution of the strong Chinese-Pakistan bilateral ties. The analogy of this relationship spreads to few basic factors as innumerated below:-
> Need to form a regional alliance to counter the Indian influences.
> Development and use of the strategic Silk Route( Karakorum Highway ) From the Arabian Sea right upto Xingjuang.
> Military/Economic Cooperation
> Historical Relevance Supporting Each Other's geopolitical designs.
> Diplomatic Cooperation at International forums
Present day China is a mighty republic with huge clout over the world power dynamics through it's huge monetary investments around the globe and a growing modern military/space programe. The history of unquestionable support in the initial phase of this bilateral relationship by Pakistan and continued strong relationship morally enforces upon China to support the Pakistani positions at International Forums like the UN, in particular the UN's Security Council where China holds the permenant member status with a "veto power".
On the other hand the Pakistani geostrategic position provides unique access to it's biggest ally China, not only to the Middle East through the Arabian Sea but also a more direct route to the Central Asia via Afghnistan. The militarily strong Pakistan equipped mostly now by Chinese arms presents also a formidable ally to keep the huge economy of India at bay with her hegmonic designs for the region backed by her newly found strategic partner, the US.
No one must naively mistake that the Chinese do not understand the US designs for the regoin where they are practically supporting India to contain Chinese ever increasing influence in the regoin. In fact the American designs are interperated by the Chinese as well as the Pakistanis deep within as an effort to create a counterweight to China in the regoin. Hence the Sino-Pak allaince finds yet another anology to thrive on and fight the conspiracy as they see to destabilize Pakistan and block the corridor availible to China to the Arabian Sea and beyond. The Pakistanis want China not only to operate the Gawader Port like innumerous other projects but also to further invest in the their infrastructure projects they direly require.
The Chinese human rights records may not be near ideal as per the western strandards but at Pakistan the strict fiscal discipline and the developement policies of China leading them to their rise of economy and power are veiwed with awe inspired attitudes. The Chinese model is an example of success quoted by the Pakistanis more than often in their planning commision meetings. Chinese firms are gaining real good business in Pakistan and other Muslim countries through their Pakistani projects in infrastructure, industry, power sector, military and the latest trend of pakistani private students seeking professional degrees at China.
The anologies in the Sino-Pak bilteral ties are expected to grow further with time. The Relationship hence will see many a turns towards further higher level of interaction leading to interdependence. In coming articles I would discuss the concerns of the regoinal and global players they have and effect this bilteral relationship. We will also see as to how these concerns are being portrayed and taking shape in this regoinal canvas of Asia. At the same time it would be intersting to analyse some of the very hidden fears within Pakistani elite regarding the future Chinese aspirations and designs.
> Need to form a regional alliance to counter the Indian influences.
> Development and use of the strategic Silk Route( Karakorum Highway ) From the Arabian Sea right upto Xingjuang.
> Military/Economic Cooperation
> Historical Relevance Supporting Each Other's geopolitical designs.
> Diplomatic Cooperation at International forums
Present day China is a mighty republic with huge clout over the world power dynamics through it's huge monetary investments around the globe and a growing modern military/space programe. The history of unquestionable support in the initial phase of this bilateral relationship by Pakistan and continued strong relationship morally enforces upon China to support the Pakistani positions at International Forums like the UN, in particular the UN's Security Council where China holds the permenant member status with a "veto power".
On the other hand the Pakistani geostrategic position provides unique access to it's biggest ally China, not only to the Middle East through the Arabian Sea but also a more direct route to the Central Asia via Afghnistan. The militarily strong Pakistan equipped mostly now by Chinese arms presents also a formidable ally to keep the huge economy of India at bay with her hegmonic designs for the region backed by her newly found strategic partner, the US.
No one must naively mistake that the Chinese do not understand the US designs for the regoin where they are practically supporting India to contain Chinese ever increasing influence in the regoin. In fact the American designs are interperated by the Chinese as well as the Pakistanis deep within as an effort to create a counterweight to China in the regoin. Hence the Sino-Pak allaince finds yet another anology to thrive on and fight the conspiracy as they see to destabilize Pakistan and block the corridor availible to China to the Arabian Sea and beyond. The Pakistanis want China not only to operate the Gawader Port like innumerous other projects but also to further invest in the their infrastructure projects they direly require.
The Chinese human rights records may not be near ideal as per the western strandards but at Pakistan the strict fiscal discipline and the developement policies of China leading them to their rise of economy and power are veiwed with awe inspired attitudes. The Chinese model is an example of success quoted by the Pakistanis more than often in their planning commision meetings. Chinese firms are gaining real good business in Pakistan and other Muslim countries through their Pakistani projects in infrastructure, industry, power sector, military and the latest trend of pakistani private students seeking professional degrees at China.
The anologies in the Sino-Pak bilteral ties are expected to grow further with time. The Relationship hence will see many a turns towards further higher level of interaction leading to interdependence. In coming articles I would discuss the concerns of the regoinal and global players they have and effect this bilteral relationship. We will also see as to how these concerns are being portrayed and taking shape in this regoinal canvas of Asia. At the same time it would be intersting to analyse some of the very hidden fears within Pakistani elite regarding the future Chinese aspirations and designs.
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