CPEC | MCQs

Explanation

Both sides reviewed the continued implementation of CPEC and its expansion to jointly agreed on priority areas.

It is notable that in 2018, Pakistan invited Saudi Arabia to be the third ‘strategic’ partner in the CPEC.

Now, this time, both China and Pakistan are seeking the direct involvement of a third country in this mega project.

Explanation

The primary purpose of the CPEC road is to facilitate trade and connectivity between China and Pakistan.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated 600 kilovolts (kV) transmission line running between Matiari and Lahore under the umbrella of CPEC in October 2021

Explanation

Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2024

Edition: 13th

Date: 24 May, 2024

Note: The last (12th JCC) meeting had taken place in Beijing in July 2023.

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Explanation

The recent economic plan between China and Pakistan is CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor).

It was launched on April 20, 2015, with a $46 billion value.

It is a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan.

It serves as a framework for regional connectivity and economic rationalization in a globalized world.

Explanation

CPEC has invested significantly in power generation.

Approximately $33 billion has been allocated to enhance Pakistan's energy infrastructure.

Explanation

CPEC focused on developing transportation infrastructure.

This includes roads, railways, and ports to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

A three-day business conference on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Central Asia organised by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) will be held in Gwadar from Nov 16 to 18, 2020 ; the conference has been organized to deliberate investment opportunities and trade ties with Central Asian countries.

Explanation

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure

projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

CPEC stands for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.

This project was inaugurated in October 2020.