السياسـة الخارجيـة الصينيـة، مبـادرة الحـزام والطريـق، الممـر الكلمـات المفتاحيـة: الاقتصـادي الصيني-الباكسـتاني، باكسـتان، مينـاء جـوادر، التنافـس الجيوسياسـي، آسـيا. Abstract: This research examines the dynamics of China’s foreign policy in Asia within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), focusing on Pakistan as a key case study. China launched this initiative in 2013 with the aim of reviving the historic Silk Road by leveraging its growing economic power and ambition to ensure sustainable growth by enhancing access to resources and markets in Asia. The study highlights the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which connects the port of Gwadar to the Xinjiang autonomous region, as a vital axis for infrastructure, energy and transportation projects. It illustrates how the corridor has triggered geopolitical tensions amid concerns raised by regional and global powers, such as India, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The research also reviews academic debates surrounding the BRI, between those who view it as a tool for economic integration and those who consider it a means for expanding China’s geopolitical influence. The significance of this study lies in its analysis of the strategic role played by Pakistan — particularly the port of Gwadar — in shaping new power dynamics within the Asian continent. Ultimately, the study posits that China has succeeded in maximising its economic and strategic interests through the initiative, by strengthening its maritime presence and expanding its political and military partnerships with Pakistan. Keywords: Chinese foreign policy, Belt and Road Initiative, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistan, Gwadar Port, geopolitical competition, Asia.
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