Main purpose of developing Gwadar port was to provide China a convenient access to Gulf (for energy import) and Indian Ocean (for goods export).
Development in Western China has commenced and the area has started to industrialise.
The link roads are being created between Xinjiang and Gwadar: Widening of Karakoram Highway, Gwadar-Ratodero Motorway and upgradation of National highways are being carried out.
There are plans to build a rail link through the Korakoram range.
Once completed, Gwadar will provide the most convenient link for China to the Americas, Europe, Africa and Western Asia.
The game (terrorism, secessionist movements, sectarian violence) that is being played out in this area (Balochistan, KPK and Gilgit-Baltistan) is to block this major artery.
Energy security is China's major concern and Malacca Strait is the most vulnerable point with the presence of US Naval fleet in the area.
Gwadar provides the best alternative.
