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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).03      10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).03      Published : Dec 2018

Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors

Abstract

    This paper explores the rationale and factors that led to the adoption of Beijings Belt and Road Initiative. The study analysis the land corridors in detail and investigate its progress and challenges posed to each corridor. This paper aims to find out the real motives behind the overall concept of Belt and Road corridors and the benefits that it brings to China and participant states. Additionally, the paper examines the origin, capacity and extortions faced to BRI while making it a reality. This project plans greater trade and industrial activities through energy and communication infrastructure, activating of ports and construction of economic zones. The studies found that the project is more than just an economic investment corridor which will further boost PRC economy; it is also a strategic asset for the Chinese government which could provide strategic depth against its rivals powers like the US and its allies which are trying to contain China.

    China, Belt & Road Initiative, Analysis, Corridor, South Asia, Middle East

    (1) Ijaz Khalid
    Demonstrator, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Umair Jalal
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Political Sciences,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Bilal
    Assistant Registrar, Women University Swabi, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Khalid, Ijaz, Syed Umair Jalal, and Muhammad Bilal. 2018. "Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors." Global Political Review, III (II): 18-30 doi: 10.31703/gpr.2018(III-II).03

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    HARVARD : KHALID, I., JALAL, S. U. & BILAL, M. 2018. Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors. Global Political Review, III, 18-30.

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    MHRA : Khalid, Ijaz, Syed Umair Jalal, and Muhammad Bilal. 2018. "Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors." Global Political Review, III: 18-30

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    MLA : Khalid, Ijaz, Syed Umair Jalal, and Muhammad Bilal. "Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors." Global Political Review, III.II (2018): 18-30 Print.

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    OXFORD : Khalid, Ijaz, Jalal, Syed Umair, and Bilal, Muhammad (2018), "Analytical Overview of Beijings Belt and Road Corridors", Global Political Review, III (II), 18-30

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