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  1. The Middle Corridor is establishing itself as a vital geopolitical and economic link, connecting Central Asia to global markets via the Caspian Sea and Europe.
  2. New overland trade and multimodal routes are connecting China to Europe via Central Asia and the Caspian Sea region.
  3. The Afghan route to China is dependent on Beijing's border, while logistical reorientation affects Central Asia, with Iran as Afghanistan's top trading partner.

New China-Pakistan Route Bypasses Afghanistan Amid Trade Disruptions

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What happened

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Due to tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and conflict in Iran, existing trade links have been disrupted. Consequently, Pakistan and Central Asian states are promoting an overland route through China that bypasses both Afghanistan and Iran. This new corridor also extends the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Central Asia.

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Why it matters

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The new route provides an alternative for trade between Pakistan and Central Asia, mitigating risks posed by instability in Afghanistan and unreliable trans-Iranian routes. This expansion extends the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, into Central Asia.

Afghanistan historically served as the most viable transit route for trade between Pakistan and the Central Asian Republics. However, recent escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have undermined the prospects for developing a Trans-Afghan trade corridor.

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Who's involved

  • PakistanPakistan, which is promoting the new overland trade route.
  • AfghanistanAfghanistan, whose tensions are disrupting existing trade links.
  • ChinaChina, which is providing the overland route and extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
  • Central AsiaCentral Asia, which is benefiting from the new secure trade corridor.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Central AsiaSpeculative

    Central Asia could improve supply chain reliability by accessing a secure trade corridor through China.

  • AfghanistanSpeculative

    Afghanistan might see reduced customs revenue and economic activity due to the suspension of main trade crossings.

How it developed

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  1. Pakistan's trade policies closed routes, causing China to lose confidence and drawing Taliban criticism.1 source
  2. New transit route connects Badakhshan to Kashgar amid Durand Line disputes.1 source
  3. Tensions in Afghanistan and Iran disrupt trade, while CPEC expands into Central Asia.1 source

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The Afghan route to China is dependent on Beijing's border, while logistical reorientation affects Central Asia, with Iran as Afghanistan's top trading partner.

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