Chamber of Commerce for High Technology and Equipment Industry Holds Business Symposium in Beijing, China
On 22nd May 2025, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Business Symposium was held in Beijing, jointly organized by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and the Chamber of Commerce for High Technology and Equipment Industry. The event was graciously hosted by Mr. Zhang Hongchao, Deputy Secretary General of ACFIC.
Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Director (Eurasian Region) of Precise Development (HK) Limited, China graced the event as the Chief Guest, providing valuable insights and positioning himself as a key advocate for collaboration between China and Pakistan in the context of CPEC. His participation underscored the importance of private sector engagement in driving the success of the CPEC initiative, highlighting that sustainable economic growth relies heavily on the active involvement of businesses in both countries.
During the symposium, representatives from various Chinese entities, including Guangdong Zhongshen Industrial Development Co. Ltd, Jiangsu Cimer Information Security Technology Shares, Wuhan Tianmou Photoelectric Technology, and Changsha Jingjia Microelectronics, lauded Pakistan for its response to Indian aggression. ACFIC expressed the Chinese business community’s pride in Pakistan and its robust armed forces. They discussed China’s commitment to providing Pakistan with state-of-the-art JF-20 aircraft, with ongoing efforts to finalize the JF-35 aircraft, making Pakistan a primary recipient.
In a gesture of camaraderie, all Chinese participants presented models of JF-10 and JF-20 aircraft to Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, emphasizing the pride of the Chinese aviation industry in Pakistan’s armed forces.
The CPEC Business Symposium featured a diverse group of speakers from various backgrounds, including:The distinguished speakers included:
- David Chu, CEO of Precise Development (HK) Limited, China
- Zhang Hongchao, Deputy Secretary-General, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC)
- Yang Jianli, Assistant to Chairman, Precise Development (HK) Limited, China
- Li Peng, Director, International Exchange Center of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC)
- Wang Chao, Deputy Director, International Exchange Center of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC)
- Yang Jing, Assistant, International Exchange Center of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC)
- Yang Chao, Assistant, International Exchange Center of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC)
- Gu Hongjun, General Manager, Guangdong Zhongshen Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
- Huang Qingxian, Expert, Jiangsu Cimer Information Security Technology Shares Co.,Ltd.
- Liu Tongbing, Wuhan Tianmou Photoelectric Technology Co.,Ltd.
- Meng Fanqi, Changsha Jingjia Microelectronics Co., Ltd
- Shabir Ahmed, Member Board of Experts, Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), Islamabad, Pakistan
The symposium brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, and business leaders from both China and Pakistan to explore and discuss the business opportunities that CPEC presents. Throughout the symposium, participants engaged in in-depth discussions about the potential for collaboration in various sectors, such as infrastructure, energy, technology, and trade, emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation in accelerating economic development between China and Pakistan.
