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The Bridge to China
What is the Belt and Road?
Oct 11, 2023
Zoon Ahmed Khan, a Belt and Road Initiative expert, explains the goals of the Belt and Road and how its 150 member countries are modernizing. Topics include advancements in renewable energy in Pakistan, China-Pakistan relations and challenges, interest in the SEO and BRI, a different perspective on China, China-Pakistan friendship and collaboration, the impact of CPEC on Pakistan's development, CPEC's expanding scope, and improving opportunities for underdeveloped regions.
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- China's advancements in technology enabled Pakistan to develop one of the largest solar power projects in the region, changing perceptions around renewables.
- The close ties between China and Pakistan, established in the 1950s and strengthened through diplomatic support, have fostered a sense of trust and warmth between the two nations.
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The Transformation of Pakistan's Energy Sector through Renewables
The podcast episode highlights the significant progress Pakistan has made in transitioning towards renewable energy, particularly in the solar power sector. In 2015, the idea of renewables seemed unfeasible due to economic constraints, but within two years, China's advancements in technology enabled Pakistan to develop one of the largest solar power projects in the region. This shift has changed perceptions around renewables, now seen as a viable and cost-effective option. China's support in advancing renewable technology and investments in Pakistan have played a pivotal role in this transformation.
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