The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, as a flagship project of the “Belt and Road Initiative”, has a profound impact on regional economic integration and the geopolitical landscape through its long-term stable development. This study focuses on the systemic challenges encountered during the construction and operation of the corridor. By integrating interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks, the study provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying logic of core issues such as geopolitical competition, economic sustainability challenges, and socio-cultural differences. The study concludes that the current cooperation mechanisms lack sufficient coordination in addressing complex risks. To enhance the resilience of the corridor, it is necessary to develop an adaptive governance system that includes institutional innovation, industrial collaboration, and cultural integration. The theoretical and practical significance of this paper lies in understanding the development patterns and offering policy recommendations to address these challenges.

Keywords: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Geopolitical Risk, Economic Sustainability

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The research was funded by the National Social Science Foundation of China Youth Project (No. 23CKS051).

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The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to report regarding the present study.

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