CPEC & Regional Trade
Research & Development Wing (China-Pakistan)
Focused on the legal architectures supporting Maritime Silk Road initiatives, this wing investigates multi-modal transit treaties, maritime cabotage, customs harmonizations, and deep-water terminal concession frameworks between China and Pakistan.
Directorate: Dr. Lin Zhaowei & RCIMLP Research DirectorateMandate: Sovereign & Commercial Maritime Research
Scope of Work & Practice Areas
- Gwadar Port Free Zone Legal & Tax Regimes
- Maritime Silk Road & Indian Ocean SLOC Security
- Cross-Border Transit Trade & Customs Digitalization
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Maritime Connectivity
- Bilateral Fisheries & Marine Scientific Cooperation
Strategic Objectives
- Publish joint annual legal reviews on CPEC maritime infrastructure contracts.
- Advise state ministries on transshipment incentives and multimodal bill of lading treaties.
Direct Inquiry with this Wing
To request specialized research, whitepaper collaboration, or admiralty advisory regarding R&D / China-Pakistan, contact our secretariat.
Submit Inquiry to R&D / China-PakistanPublished Research & Papers under this Wing
Peer-reviewed contributions authored by RCIMLP fellows and legal associates.
Sep 30, 2026
Contrasting Stories of Pakistan and Bangladesh in the World of Maritime Economies
Comparative legal and economic analysis of ship breaking, containerized cargo, and port management between Chittagong and Gadani / Karachi.
By RCIMLP Executive BoardRead →