Hey amigos! On Thursday, the Chinese premier Li Qiang met Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the 80th anniversary commemorations of the victory against fascism 📜✊.
Their mission? To level up the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into a turbo-charged connectivity network—think ports, highways, rail lines and more, all designed for mutual wins and epic growth 🚅🛣️.
China is set to import more top-quality products from Pakistan and invites Pakistan to shine at the China International Import Expo. Plus, Beijing will lend a hand to boost Pakistan's counterterrorism capabilities and safeguard Chinese teams on the ground 🛡️🤝.
Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the one-China principle, backing China's positions on Taiwan, Xizang, Xinjiang and Hong Kong. He's also keen to fast-track new connectivity projects that bridge Asia like never before 🌐.
The goal? A fresh 2025-29 action plan and a stack of cooperation deals in economy, AI, science & tech, agriculture, cultural heritage, judiciary and livelihoods. It's like assembling a superhero squad to drive regional peace, stability and prosperity for everyone 🌟💪.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
