Pakistan China relations in the Emerging Dynamics of Power in South Asia

Ashraf Farzana,Khalid Tanweer

doi:10.34069/ai/2021.38.02.1

Abstract

This research paper highlights and review the strategic relationship amongst Pakistan and China as emerging economic states and power balanced countries in South Asia. The region has always been in the news since many decades, starting from “Khyber Pass” which was a route to conquer the “Golden Bird”, to the Union Jack, needs to trade for their economic resilience. The existence of Pakistan changes the dynamics of this region, as Pakistan is known as its strategic location which further helps the world in trade. The routes are key factual economic indicators for many countries, as sea routes for traders are enjoyed by the middle Eastern countries like United Arab Emirates, and Iran they mark accomplishments, not only in trade but in foreign relations also. Their strategic alliance and visionary leadership had made them the strongest country amongst all. Despite, they were dwelled in many tribal fights, which by the time made them learned to have their existence as United Republic of China. The main purpose of this research is to highlight and bring strategically importance geopolitical stance exercised by both the countries. We use qualitative research model to explore the reason of ties and through reviewed papers draft the conclusions to understand the value in this regard. The study found mutual benefit for both the countries and reveals the footprints of Sino-British relations amongst China and East India Company in midst of 1600 – 1640. Mao Zedong and Zhou En-Lai were the brains behind the revolution and strategic routes were devised to bring the economic stability for the Republic of China.

Highlights

Pakistan emergence on the globe was in 1947, inherited the legacy of Sino-British relations which were established between East India Company (1600) and the Manchurian Qing Dynasty in China (1644)
Tea, and silk were the most sought commodities in Britain between 1720 and 1839 the East India Company was enough of resources i.e., silver to bear the burden of payment
China is a country to be named, it is a vision by capacity and a milestone to be achieved in economy and trade and transformation from the pine era to the highly digitalized economic reform one

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Pakistan emergence on the globe was in 1947, inherited the legacy of Sino-British relations which were established between East India Company (1600) and the Manchurian Qing Dynasty in China (1644). The foremost objective of the British establishing relations with China was economic. Tea, and silk were the most sought commodities in Britain between 1720 and 1839 the East India Company was enough of resources i.e., silver to bear the burden of payment. Under the barter system, Indian Opium was shipped to China as the payment which adversely affected Chinese society. Despite the government's prohibition on the distribution of Opium in China in 1729, the sale of the product flourished which the British used as the "Cash Crop". An alarming rise in the number of addicts virtually rendered the government machinery inefficient

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