What Gwadar Port's Failure Says About China's Belt & Road Initiative | Vantage with Palki Sharma

What Gwadar Port's Failure Says About China's Belt & Road Initiative | Vantage with Palki Sharma

The Gwadar Port in Pakistan under the Belt and Road initiative is struggling. An assessment by a German news outlet has revealed that the port received just 17 ships in 2023 - making it the worst-performing port funded by China. The Gwadar project is part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). From political upheaval to charges of corruption - the project has been marred by multiple problems since its launch. Moreover, Chinese investments in Gwadar have faced a backlash from the locals. In recent years, attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan have increased. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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