CHINA has been showing a great interest in the stability, development, and progress of Pakistan by investing lavishly in many projects, including China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

This project is considered a game changer for serving the interests of both the countries, especially for the prosperity of Pakistan.

Some analysts fear that China will seize control of Pakistan under these projects as East India Company did in the subcontinent.

First, the colonial trend has been demolished globally and global institutions and organisations will never replay the old game.

Second, China has never made any attempt to colonise another country throughout its history. It has also never interfered in the politics of countries in its vicinity. In addition, of all its neighbours, China has friendly relations with Pakistan.

Last but not least, Pakistan has emerged as a nuclear power and continues to develop its nuclear programme. No country, and hence China, will ever be careless enough to neglect mutually assured destruction.

Besides, Pakistanis are a patriotic people, who have been proving their love and loyalty to the country since its inception, even in the worst times of wars.

These points ensure Pakistan and China’s territorial integrity. Both are working for their prosperity with high technological breakthroughs using all available resources.

Fahad Khan

Naudero

Published in Dawn, January 14th, 2019