Pakistan's Consul General Advocates Collaboration in China's New Quality Productive Forces
Tanvir A. Bhatti, Pakistan's Consul General in Chengdu, praised China's 'New Quality Productive Forces' as a vision that aligns with Pakistan's development priorities. He encouraged Pakistani enterprises and universities to engage in China's advancements in digital economy and AI.
The 2026 government work report presents an ambitious plan for emerging industries, noting a 2.8% R&D expenditure of GDP and a 10.8% increase in technology contracts. China's achievements in AI, robotics, and low-carbon technologies are now globally recognized.
The region of Southwest China is positioned for further international collaboration under the 15th Five-Year Plan, particularly in tech sectors. Bhatti expressed interest in fostering links between Pakistani innovators and Chinese institutions for research and cooperation.
