Chinese delegation explores cooperation with PCJCCI

LAHORE: A high-profile Chinese business delegation, comprising senior representatives from over 10 influential companies and institutions, visited the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) on Monday.

The visit aimed to explore new avenues for collaboration across critical sectors, including renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, healthcare, aerospace, real estate development and policy innovation.

The delegation, led by David Zhu, included notable figures such as Musar Yang of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce for High Technology Equipment Industry, Beijing Hangxing Transmission Technology Co Ltd, and other forward-looking enterprises.

A key highlight of the meeting was China’s invitation for Pakistani businesses to display their products in China’s extensive wholesale market network, with participation offered free of cost. These markets, supported by government-led platforms, provide international sellers with access to millions of Chinese consumers and buyers, without the typical trade entry barriers.

“We envision Pakistan not only as a strategic partner but also as a hub for industrial growth and innovation,” said Zhu. “Through cooperative R&D, localised production and knowledge exchange, we can enhance the capabilities of both countries and make significant contributions to the regional economy.”

“This is an unmatched opportunity for Pakistani SMEs, exporters and manufacturers,” noted Yang. “We want to see more Made-in-Pakistan products in Chinese markets, and we are here to make that happen.”

Nazir Hussain, president of the PCJCCI, extended a warm welcome and facilitated a full-day programme of business dialogues, sectoral briefings and B2B networking sessions. The event served as a vital platform for building trust, exchanging ideas and identifying mutually beneficial partnerships.

“Pakistan offers the perfect environment for technology localisation. With China’s technical depth and our strategic location, we can build the industries of the future -- from solar technology and electric vehicles to AI-powered logistics and e-commerce,” Hussain added.

The PCJCCI leadership praised the initiative as a step towards trade democratisation and committed to helping local businesses register and prepare to participate in these international wholesale trade hubs. Both parties acknowledged the need for structural reforms and policy alignment to fully unlock the potential of Pakistan-China economic cooperation.

Key recommendations included creating sector-specific working groups for renewable energy, ICT and health tech; simplifying cross-border regulations and customs procedures for smoother trade; establishing a joint innovation fund to support start-ups and co-develop technologies; and setting up a bilateral business advisory council to inform future policy directions.The delegation expressed strong interest in collaborating with the PCJCCI to draft reform proposals and initiate pilot programmes in selected industrial zones under the CPEC framework.