XINJIANG A GATEWAY TO CHINA BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
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https://doi.org/10.55733/jpcs.v5i1.85Keywords:
Xinjiang,, rеgional connеctivity, Belt and Road Initiative,, BRI, tradе flows, еconomic coopеration,Abstract
The importance of Xinjiang in the region as a strategic connectivity hub and its implications for economic, infrastructural and geopolitical dynamics are examined thoroughly in this paper. It is strategically located between Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East; thus it plays an important role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as well as being a key point for trade and infrastructure projects. This research examines Xinjiang’s strategic advantages, transformative infrastructure development influence on trade and connectivity as well as substantial trade flows that are made possible by improved networks within the area. Similarly, it outlines the security challenges connected with merging countries together by explaining why regional integration should be approached delicately so that terrorism, separatism or even geopolitical rivalries can be dealt with accordingly. By examining these factors in detail, this paper is expected to shed light on the possibilities of inclusive sustainable regional development and integration in Xinjiang to policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders.
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