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.
Pakistan Seeks Stronger Youth, Tech Coop with China: Rana Mashhood2026-05-26
Chairman of Pakistan Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan during his visit in China alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan and China are entering a new phase of cooperation focused on youth development, technology transfer, industrial growth, and technical education, calling the relationship a "window of opportunity" for the younger generations of both countries.
Zhejiang, Punjab Establish Sister-Province Ties, Launch Joint Tech Research Center2026-05-24
Zhejiang, China and Punjab, Pakistan on May 23 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a sister-province relationship aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, investment, technology, agriculture, education and cultural exchanges, while both sides also launched a China-Pakistan Technology Research Center at Hangzhou Normal University.
Driving the Next Era of Global Automotive Growth with China's NEVs2026-05-20
The global automotive landscape is undergoing a profound structural transformation, marking the end of the traditional internal combustion era and the dawn of a new age dominated by new energy vehicles (NEVs). For decades, the global auto industry was defined by established Western and Asian legacy conglomerates that controlled the core technologies of internal combustion engines and transmission systems. Today, that old order is being dismantled by a massive shift toward electrification and digital intelligence, with China emerging as the central gravitational well of this new industrial epoch. This transition is not merely a story of rising sales volumes, but a fundamental realignment of global supply chains, technological benchmarks, and market dynamics.
China, Pakistan launch twin vocational centers in Lahore2026-05-20
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, two vocational training centers were unveiled and officially put into operation in Lahore on May 20, further deepening skills cooperation between the two countries.
