CPEC and its Influence on US Indo-Pacific Strategy

In June 2019, the United States officially published the Indo-Pacific Strategy Report. In the report, the US called China a revisionist force, and emphasized that India and other South Asian countries are the main defense partners of the US. It selectively ignored Pakistan's position and role. Attitude of the US towards China and Pakistan in the Indo-Pacific Strategy was very clear, which not only brought great pressure on Pakistan but also added many variables to the future direction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Moreover, what impact will the US have on the CPEC by pursuing its Indo-Pacific Strategy and strengthening cooperation with India and other South Asian countries? How should China respond to the US Strategy? Based on these questions, this paper investigates the background, purpose, and promotion of the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the US and analyzes the present situation, characteristics, and problems for the CPEC. This paper further demonstrates the impact and challenges brought by the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the US on CPEC, and puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions.