WHOSE LAND, WHICH LAW? Legal Issues and Implications of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

  • Format:

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is, essentially, a framework for regional connectivity. The aim of the project is to connect China's north-western region of Xinjiang to the Gwadar port of Baluchistan. It is a part of the "Belt and Road Initiative," a Chinese Initiative for boosting multinational economic cooperation and prosperity. At the international level, legality is frequently overshadowed by geopolitics. When it comes to a project such as the Belt and Road Initiative, despite being initiated at the international level, the entire project is entirely dependent on the domestic legal frameworks of the member states for actual implementation. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor requires that the legal system in Pakistan is geared and ready for the incoming projects and the inevitable legal disputes that may arise given the involvement of several private parties from both China and Pakistan. The current international treaties and covenants between the two nations will also play a significant role in the success of the CPEC as any development and investment from China into Pakistan will be governed by these treaties. Apart from the legal practicalities of the actual CPEC projects, the legal tangle between India and Pakistan over the Gilgit-Baltistan issue will also play an important role in determining the success of the CPEC. This monograph makes an attempt to cut through the political rhetoric and promises of economic development from China to see whether the legal climate in Pakistan is suitable for the CPEC to take off and bring in the promised economic rewards that Pakistan hopes to gain by partnering with China.

P. Joseph Mario Ritvik holds a BBA, LLB (Hons) degree from the VIT School of Law (VITSOL), Chennai. As a Legal Associate he is currently working in corporate law, labour law, real estate law, intellectual property rights law, and transaction verticals. He is also skilled in legal research, drafting, and vetting. He was a research with the Chennai Centre for China Studies and this monograph was completed as a part of the internship programme with C3S

P. Joseph Mario Ritvik

Customer questions & answers

Add a review

Login to write a review.

Related products

Subscribe to Padhega India Newsletter!

Step into a world of stories, offers, and exclusive book buzz- right in your inbox! ✨

Subscribe to our newsletter today and never miss out on the magic of books, special deals, and insider updates. Let’s keep your reading journey inspired! 🌟