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Eight years ago, Zoon Ahmed Khan left Pakistan for China with one burning question: How does China’s development model translate to prosperity for countries like hers? Now a researcher focusing on the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), she’s uncovering answers that spotlight the untapped potential of the Global South.
\"The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) isn’t just about roads and ports—it’s about people,\" Zoon explains in China Talk. She argues that BRI projects like CPEC empower the \"silent majority\"—communities often overlooked in global development debates—by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and fostering cross-cultural trust.
Her research highlights how CPEC has transformed Pakistan’s energy sector and boosted local education initiatives. \"This isn’t charity; it’s partnership,\" she says. For young professionals and students, Zoon’s story is a reminder that innovation thrives where bridges—literal and metaphorical—are built.
As global markets eye Asia’s growth, voices like hers challenge stereotypes and reframe development as a collaborative journey. Ready to rethink what ‘progress’ looks like? The Global South is speaking up—and the world is listening.
Her research highlights how CPEC has transformed Pakistan’s energy sector and boosted local education initiatives. \"This isn’t charity; it’s partnership,\" she says. For young professionals and students, Zoon’s story is a reminder that innovation thrives where bridges—literal and metaphorical—are built. 
As global markets eye Asia’s growth, voices like hers challenge stereotypes and reframe development as a collaborative journey. Ready to rethink what ‘progress’ looks like? The Global South is speaking up—and the world is listening. 
