For decades, the economic relationship between China and Pakistan has been rather fruitful. Both nations are keen to investing for the mutual economic benefits. However, since December of 2022, fishermen and other locals near Gwadar Port have been protesting towards the Chinese presence. What is happening today? Why should both nations be concerned?

Shoaib Kahut is a PhD scholar of Shandong university (SDU), China . His research interests include Belt and Road Initiative and energy economics. He has carried out extensive research on Chinese investments across the globe and BRI. He belongs to Pakistan wherein he worked for the government and private sector as well. He regulalry writes for international papers and journals.