Why China And The U.S. Are Vying For Dominance In Pakistan • Discoverology

Why China And The U.S. Are Vying For Dominance In Pakistan

In Pakistan, China and the U.S. are clashing over China’s One Belt, One Road initiative. To understand what’s at stake, it helps to take a look at why China is in Pakistan in the first place.

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