Pakistan and China have a long history of economic cooperation dating back to the 1950s. In recent years, China has invested $20 billion in infrastructure projects in Pakistan like the Gwadar Port, Karakoram Highway, and energy projects. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project aims to connect China with Gwadar Port through roads and rail to provide China access to the Indian Ocean. This will boost trade, increase connectivity, and bring economic benefits to both countries through development of infrastructure and industries along the corridor. However, Pakistan needs to address its trade deficit with China and promote domestic production to fully realize gains from the economic partnership.