The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a $46 billion investment in infrastructure projects between China and Pakistan that aims to expand Pakistan's economy. CPEC's history began with the Karakoram Highway in 1959 and Gwadar port, with later state visits cementing plans in 2006. CPEC will bring an estimated $46 billion investment, 700,000 new jobs, improved energy infrastructure and transportation links, and transfer of technology to Pakistan. However, some have expressed concerns about Chinese motives, costs, and opposition from some Baloch nationalists and Gwadar residents.