CPEC Monitor

#CPEC Monitor is an initiative taken by @CSCR_pk to provide a platform to monitor and report events and opinions on the CPEC project

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CPEC developments – May 20 – May 26, 2026:

· PM Sharif reiterated the commitment to ensuring the success of the next phase of CPEC.

· Pakistan & China signed an MoU to explore cooperation in agricultural machinery manufacturing & technical collaboration

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CPEC developments – May 6 – May 12, 2026:

· PM Shehbaz will visit China from May 23 to 25 for high-level meetings with President Xi and the Chinese prime minister.

· China’s Consul General Sun Yan said CPEC 2.0 will focus on high-quality development.

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CPEC developments – April 29 – May 5, 2026:

· PM Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China in May to strengthen bilateral ties.

· President Zardari invited increased Chinese investment in alternative energy, water treatment, and EV battery systems

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CPEC developments – April 22 – April 28, 2026:

· President Zardari’s visit to China focuses on economic and trade ties, particularly under CPEC.

· Pakistan & China signed three MoUs to enhance cooperation in desalination, agriculture, & tea industry.

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CPEC developments – April 15 – April 21, 2026:

· So far in FY 2025–2026, China has remained the largest source of FDI, generating $678.6 Mn.

· Officials from the Dasu Hydropower Project distributed health and hygiene kits at two girls' primary schools.

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CPEC developments – April 8 – April 14, 2026:

· Pakistan extended a formal invitation to Chinese enterprises to focus on five priority areas.

· President Zardari was briefed in Karachi on the progress of MoUs signed during his recent visit to China.

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CPEC developments – April 1 – April 7, 2026:

· Power Division has launched reforms in Thar coal mining operations, with projected annual savings of upto $30 Mn.

· Ambassador Zaidong reaffirmed Pakistan & China’s commitment to advancing Phase II of CPEC.

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CPEC developments – March 18 – March 31, 2026:

· PM Shehbaz & Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong agreed to accelerate CPEC phase 2.

· Around 100 Chinese companies participated in 11th Pakistan footwear, Material, and Machinery Show 2026.

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CPEC developments – March 11 – March 17, 2026:

· SK Hydro Private Limited launched its eighth annual afforestation campaign along Kunhar River.

· Chinese companies have announced plans to invest about $2.6 billion in Balochistan’s manufacturing sector.

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CPEC developments – March 4 – March 10, 2026:

· Pakistan leverages cooperation with China under CPEC and $1 Bn AI fund to accelerate its digital economy.

· China signalled a new phase in its economic strategy as it entered 15th Five-Year Plan period.

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CPEC developments – February 18 – February 24, 2026:

· China remained largest source of FDI in Pakistan, accounting for 41.9% of total $173.3 Mn in January.

· Second Advanced Training for senior academics under CPEC University Consortium concluded.

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CPEC developments – February 11 – February 17, 2026:

· Dasu Hydropower Project marked a key construction milestone with the breakthrough of Uchar B tunnels.

· China-Pakistan are strengthening cooperation in livestock technology & agricultural research.

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CPEC developments – February 4 – February 10, 2026:

· China-Pakistan ties enter 75th anniversary in 2026 with renewed momentum under CPEC 2.0.

· FM Ishaq Dar met Chinese Ambassador where both sides discussed bilateral interest & regional developments.

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CPEC developments – January 28 – February 3, 2026:

· Pakistan’s exports of medical instruments to China exceeded $11.41 million in 2025.

· Pakistan & China reaffirmed their strategic partnership to develop Pakistan’s mineral sector.

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CPEC developments – January 21 – January 27, 2026:

· Pakistan & China reviewed progress on around 700 tariff lines under third phase of Free Trade Agreement.

· Pakistan & China signed 78 MoUs worth $4.5 billion at Agriculture Investment Conference.

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CPEC developments – January 7 – January 13, 2026:

· Pak-China Technical & Vocational Institute in Gwadar enrolled 416 students for 2026 batch.

· Pakistan & China have agreed to strengthen security & law-enforcement cooperation

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CPEC developments – December 31 – January 6, 2025:

· Pakistani public goodwill toward China has strengthened markedly between 2015 & 2025.

· Pakistan & Chinese Foreign Ministers unveiled official logo marking 75th anniversary of bilateral ties.

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CPEC developments – December 24 – December 30, 2025:

· Pakistan’s seafood exports to China grew by a strong 24% during Jan-Nov 2025, reaching $235.7 million.

· 9th CPEC Media Forum underscored role of media as strategic pillar of China-Pakistan ties.

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CPEC developments – December 3 – December 23, 2025:

· Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomed Pakistan’s new roadmap to fast-track Phase-II of CPEC.

· NHA has approved an expansive Rs22.44 billion road-development initiative.

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CPEC developments – November 26 – December 2, 2025:

· Pakistan launched its first public–private genomics joint venture with China’s support.

· Chinese Ambassador said China is ready to align its development cooperation with Pakistan’s plans closely.

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