India Rejects CPEC Expansion: Geopolitical Stakes in the BRI Era

India Rejects CPEC Expansion: Geopolitical Stakes in the BRI Era

On July 24, 2025, India drew a decisive red line in South Asian geopolitics. The Indian government announced that any attempt to expand the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)—a flagship project under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)—through Xinjiang or Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is “unacceptable.” This strong language is more than diplomatic signaling; it reflects deep-rooted […]