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Pakistan's significance within the BRI cannot be overstated. As China's strategic partner, Pakistan offers a crucial land corridor that links China to the Indian Ocean, bypassing potentially hostile maritime routes. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under the BRI, is envisioned as a mega connectivity project that could transform Pakistan into a regional trade hub, potentially impacting over three billion people in South Asia, Central Asia, and Africa. Chinese investments and influence in Pakistan are viewed as pivotal, especially amid regional rivalries and the dynamic geopolitical landscape.