China, Pakistan step up tropical agricultural science cooperation2026-06-05
China and Pakistan will jointly advance tropical agricultural research under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) and the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC).
Chinese, Pakistani Companies Partner on Waste Management2026-06-05
Tus-Digital Sanitation Group and Imperial Group Limited Pakistan signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on June 3 to establish a long-term partnership in Pakistan’s waste treatment service sector, integrating their respective strengths to jointly develop the local solid waste and environmental sanitation market.
China, Pakistan Launch Joint Herbal Medicine Laboratory to Boost Traditional Medicine Cooperation2026-06-05
Structure of the Zhejiang-Pakistan Joint Laboratory on R&D of Herbal Medicine, photo provided to CEN
NINGBO, June 4 (China Economic Net) - A milestone in China-Pakistan scientific collaboration was achieved on June 4 with the official unveiling of the Zhejiang-Pakistan Joint Laboratory on R&D of Herbal Medicine at the 2026 International Symposium on Traditional Chinese Medicine–Unani Medicine Cooperation and SCO Member States Traditional Medicine Industry Exchange Forum in Ningbo, Zhejiang.
High Tech Foreign Investment Is Surging in China2026-06-04
Global capital is not leaving the Chinese market; rather, it is radically shifting its priorities. We are witnessing a profound transition from low-end manufacturing commitments toward deep integration into China’s sophisticated high-tech ecosystem.
Xizang's Emerging Modern Industries2026-06-02
The economic narrative of the early 21st century has often focused on the staggering rise of China's coastal megacities, from Shanghai to Shenzhen. Yet, as the country enters the opening year of its 15th Five-Year Plan period spanning from 2026 to 2030, a more profound transformation is occurring far from the coastline. The Xizang Autonomous Region, long viewed through a lens of remote geography and formidable high-altitude challenges, is rapidly rewriting its economic identity. It is transitioning from a traditional, isolated pastoral economy into a modern frontier of innovation-driven, green industrial development.
How Pakistani Pine Nuts Can Win a Bigger Share of China's Premium Nut Market2026-06-02
As China's demand for high-quality and nutritious food products continues to grow, Pakistani pine nuts are emerging as a promising export with significant market potential. Harvested from the pristine mountainous regions of northern Pakistan, these premium nuts are renowned for their rich flavor, high nutritional value, and natural cultivation methods. Despite their superior quality and geographical proximity to China, Pakistani pine nuts currently account for only a modest share of China's rapidly expanding premium nut market.
Pakistani CPEC Official Honored as Jiangsu University Outstanding International Alumnus 20252026-06-02
Dr. Muhammad Muzammil Zia, Project Director and Executive Director of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Secretariat at Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, has been named one of the 2025 Jiangsu University Outstanding International Alumni, a recognition that underscores the deepening educational and strategic ties between China and Pakistan.
From Balochistan to Zhejiang: A Pakistani Entrepreneur's 16-Year Journey of Trade and Trust in China2026-06-02
For more than 16 years, Shah Nawaz Kakar, CEO of the Hewad Group of Companies, has built his life and career in China. Originally from Quetta, Balochistan, Kakar progressed from a graduate of Zhejiang University to a facilitator of trade between China and Pakistan—a journey that reflects bilateral opportunities and shared prosperity, with Chinese automobiles entering the Pakistani market and chromite from Balochistan reaching Chinese buyers.
China, Pakistan to accelerate CPEC 2.0, deepen cooperation in emerging sectors2026-05-27
China and Pakistan agreed to accelerate the development of CPEC 2.0, forge an upgraded bilateral free trade agreement, and explore cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital economy, agriculture and other fields, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday, following the conclusion of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to China from May 23 to 26.
Chinese Culture Exhibition Opens in Lahore to Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties2026-05-27
By Meng Fanrong
LAHORE, May 27 (China Economic Net) - An exhibition under the theme “Enduring Culture, Profound Friendship” celebrating Chinese culture opened at the Lahore Museum on May 21, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The exhibition will remain open to the public for one month.
Organized by the Consulate General of China in Lahore, the exhibition features an array of cultural relics reflecting China’s long and storied history alongside a display of traditional arts including tea ceremonies, calligraphy, painting, and costumes.
A highlight of the exhibition is a dedicated photo gallery tracing 75 years of friendly exchanges between China and Pakistan, capturing through photographs the moving stories of interactions between leaders and citizens of both nations.
The event also featured a display of cultural and creative products from Chinese institutions, including Sichuan Vocational College of Cultural Industries, Xiamen Nanyang University and Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute, with works that explore the essence of Chinese civilization, integrate local intangible cultural heritage techniques, and blend them with modern creative design.
