China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Relation to Cultural Exchange -Truck Art

Abstract

The significance of China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) is evident in economic development and in the promotion of local culture. CPEC has created new resources for cultural exchange and has developed a new scope for Pakistani Truck art to flourish. The colorful painted trucks on the silk routes and other communication links under this project have become a source of cultural flow between the two states. This research concentrates on establishing socio-cultural and economic interconnection between the two countries through cultural exchange programs. The Truck art exhibition in Beijing held in 2023 for three months reflects the multidimensional aspects of Truck art as a cultural icon, to turn into a major exponent in the trade relations between Chima and Pakistan. The extrinsic analysis of Truck art along with the cultural, economic, and social aspects highlights the evolving role of Truck art in the promotion of local culture, skill and knowledge. The outcomes of the research suggest that the cultural crossover is impacting countries positively. The introduction of the Truck art in China as the representative of Pakistani culture is a source to open new gateways for the cultural productions and is beneficial in creating new markets for the local consumer goods. This cross-cultural project is a source to present before public the possible future cultural products, to encourage the viewer to concentrate upon the relationship between cultural heritage and technological innovations.