EXPLORING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF ETHNIC DYNAMICS IN PAKISTAN-CHINA RELATIONS: PUBLIC PERCEPTION AND STRATEGIC COOPERATION
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https://doi.org/10.55733/jpcs.v5i1.78Keywords:
Pakistan-China Relations, Economic cooperation , Ethnic interactions, Diplomatic ties, Mixed-methods research, Public perceptionAbstract
The study analyzes the economic, ethnic, and diplomatic dimensions of Pakistan-China ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Understanding the complex dynamics of China-Pakistan relations is essential given the shifting global power landscape. This study analyzes the influence of regional stability, ethnic and racial interactions, and collaboration on public perceptions of the bilateral relationship. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study collected the data via semi-structured interviews and standardized questionnaires with academicians, policymakers, analysts, and graduate students. Structured questionnaires were used to ensure an understanding of the subject matter and to gather quantitative data. The data was examined, and relationships among variables were established by multivariate regression analysis. Economic cooperation (β = 0.148, p = 0.027), ethnic contacts and integration (β = 0.201, p = 0.004), diplomatic connections (β = 0.258, p = 0.002), and commercial relations (β = 0.268, p = 0.011) have a beneficial influence on Pakistan-China relations. In light of the populace's overwhelming support for the alliance, it is essential to cultivate strong diplomatic contacts and enduring cultural and economic ties to promote positive public attitudes. The qualitative findings demonstrate how the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has improved regional connectivity and infrastructure while also tackling political stability, ethnic interaction, and sustainability. The study illustrates that cultivating these traits promotes cooperation and tackles emerging regional challenges amid shifting global power dynamics.
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