At the 7th round of the Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue held in Beijing, Chinese officials conveyed dissatisfaction over the slow progress and operational shortcomings of key CPEC components, particularly in Balochistan.
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China Demands CPEC Delivery, Slams Pakistan on Security Failures

  • China pressed Pakistan on CPEC delivery, citing 11 years of delays, security failures, and lack of tangible returns.
  • Beijing expressed dissatisfaction over slow progress on key CPEC assets like Gwadar Port, Gwadar Airport, and M-8 motorway.
  • Security concerns dominated, with China highlighting rising terror incidents and attacks on its nationals in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • China linked future funding to transparency and completion of prior CPEC projects, seeking clarity on "mines and minerals" contracts.
  • Pakistan, led by DPM Dar, assured full compliance on security, infrastructure, and transparency, presenting a new security plan.

Why It Matters: China firmly demands Pakistan fulfill CPEC commitments and ensure security for continued partnership.

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