Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech in China’s 19th National Congress Party meeting on October 18 highlighted achievements and outlined future endeavours. President Xi spoke of his vision of development and stated that no country can develop in isolation and this speaks well for the future of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). As President Xi Jinping takes China forward on the path of development and growth, this also provides ample opportunities for Pakistan to progress further through CPEC by capitalising on its enormous opportunities and realising inclusive growth it promises. Keeping in view the challenges ...