China-Afghanistan Relations And The Wakhan Corridor: Assessing Economic Interests, Infrastructural Development, And Geopolitical Implications

Abstract

Aim: the research investigate the relationship between Afghanistan and China within the framework of wakhan corridor, it focus on infrastructure development, geopolitical ramifications, and economic interest of this vital area.

Methods: A primary data collected through snowballing technique from experts and secondary data collected from academic articles, government reports, policy papers, news and analyze through content analysis.

Results: In the development of Wakhan Corridor China has security, economic and strategic objectives, the impact of china investment on corridor’s infrastructure play a crucial role in trade and regional connectivity. But China's involvement in the Wakhan Corridor also contributes to its geopolitical significance in the area; this region may potentially affect Afghanistan's relations with its neighbors. The Wakhan Corridor is currently under construction as part of efforts to strengthen trade relations with China and will serve as a route connecting China with Europe and the Middle East.

Conclusion: China involved in Wakhan corridor due to economic, security and geopolitical reasons, china establish influence in central Asia, promote regional connectivity and economic goals. In Afghanistan china efforts to support its larger goals and have a positive economic and geopolitical impact.

Recommendation: By implementing the recommendations, Afghanistan and its neighbors would be in a better position to maximize economic benefits, minimize any security concerns, encourage regional cooperation, deal with the complexity of China's relations with Afghanistan in the Wakhan Corridor. That would open the way to a peaceful and prospering future.