Exploring the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Unravelling Infrastructure and Energy Disputes, Opportunities, Challenges, and What Lies Ahead

he China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – a colossal $60 billion venture stretching over 2,700km from Pakistan's Gwadar port to China's Xinjiang region – is no stranger to both massive opportunities and, of course, a fair bit of drama. Launched in 2015, it comprises infrastructure, energy, and port development projects, all set to reshape the economic landscape of the region. But where there is big money, there are bound to be disputes. Join our panel as we dive into the types of disagreements that have cropped up along the way, including in investment and international commerce, and explore how international law firms and arbitrators can seize the moment and make the most of these challenges by helping towards their resolution through international arbitration.