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Business Recorder
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
No one can undo Sino-Pak ties: Chinese CG
KARACHI: Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People's Republic of China said that Pakistan and China has enduring friendship so no one can undo our relation. He said this while talking to a delegation of Pakistan Tanners Association, South Zone, headed by its Chairman Dr Danish Aman, at the Consulate premises. On the occasion, Hamid Zahur, Chairman PTA, Central, Yousuf Shafiq, Vice Chairman, along with other senior members were present. The meeting was held to express heartfelt congratulations and to celebrate the Chinese government and people for their unwavering support and solidarity with Pakistan during recent tension with India. During the meeting, both sides held in-depth discussions on bilateral relations, exploring opportunities for joint ventures, particularly in the leather industry. Special attention was given to the current restrictions on import of certain chemical essential to leather manufacturing with view toward finding mutually beneficial solutions. Dr Danish Aman said that the Pakistan Tanners Association is looking forward to continued collaboration and strengthening of economic and industrial ties between the two brotherly nations. In the end a memento were presented to the Consul General. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Speakers highlight strategic, economic partnership between China, Pakistan
KARACHI: Highlighting the evolving strategic and economic partnership between China and Pakistan, speakers at the seminar on Thursday underscored the importance of Chinese modernization, regional connectivity, and shared prosperity. They said that the recently imposed US trade tariffs will have negative fallout, and the trade war between the US and China is not only negative for the two largest economies but will also impact the demand for goods and services. Speaking on the occasion, Yang Yundong, Consul General of China in Karachi said that in April 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping had paid a historic state visit to Pakistan for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and ushered in a new chapter in the traditional friendship and bilateral relations between the two countries. The seminar on Chinese Modernization and China-Pakistan Relations was organized by the Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations (PCFR) and held at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi here. He said that for many years, China had consistently promoted the respect of Chinese modernization through high-quality development, joining hands with Pakistan on the path towards shared prosperity, advancing together, and mutually reinforcing each other's progress. He said that China-Pakistan relations were among the most prioritized bilateral relations in China's neighbourhood diplomacy, serving as a role model in international relations. He said the two countries had long stood together through synchronized strategic cooperation, making each other their most reliable partner. He remarked that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had transformed from a vision into a reality, and the all-around cooperation between the two countries had been expanded and deepened. He believed that Pakistan's economic development and resilience had been significantly enhanced, and the peoples of the two countries were deeply connected and committed to everlasting friendship. He said China firmly supported Pakistan's efforts in combating terrorism in all its forms and maintaining social stability. He concluded by saying that although the wind was not always favourable to the sea, as long as hearts were aligned with the aspirations of the two peoples and efforts were directed towards shared goals, both sides would overcome all hardships and obstacles and move forward. He reiterated that China and Pakistan had already established strategic ties, with broad volume, rich dimensions, and more sustainable effects. He said that today's seminar served as a vital strategic guide for advancing China-Pakistan relations. He emphasized that both sides would continue to implement President Xi Jinping's vision and always view and develop their ties from a strategic perspective. He mentioned that today, the magnificent vision of Chinese modernization resonated with the profound pursuit of the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperation, leading both countries towards a brighter and more splendid future. He emphasized that to understand China's modernization, one must look back at its profound and unique historical roots. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Communist Party of China had led the people in completing the socialist revolution and establishing an independent industrial and economic system. He recalled that since the launch of reforms, China had witnessed an economic takeoff and social progress, creating a miracle in human development history. He explained that Chinese modernization had put more emphasis on comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable development, promoting the well-coordinated development of material, political, cultural, ethical, social, and ecological civilization. He stressed that Chinese modernization was a socialist modernization led by the CPC with distinctive Chinese features. He elaborated that its features were reflected in five aspects. First, it was the modernization of a huge population. Second, it was the modernization of common prosperity for all. Third, China promoted common prosperity through high-quality development and improved the income distribution system to ensure benefits for everyone. Fourth, it was the modernization of material and ethical advancement. While advancing economic growth, China emphasized core social values to foster people's well-rounded development. Fifth, it was the modernization of harmony between humanity and nature. China adhered to the principle of green development, integrating ecological civilization into the modernization process. He stated that it was also the modernization of peaceful development. China upheld its conviction about peaceful development and made great contributions toward peace and development through its own growth. He shared that currently, Chinese modernization had taken solid steps with high-quality development, writing a new chapter while facing a complex and volatile international environment, and addressing domestic tasks on reform, development, and stability. He said the United States was exerting all-around containment and suppression of China, attempting to disrupt China's development process. He added that recently, the US had further disregarded international rules by unilaterally imposing high tariffs on China and all its trading partners. He said that in a complex and severe international environment, China had consistently upheld the philosophy of peaceful development. He said that China had always attached importance to cooperation and development with neighbouring countries. He concluded by calling upon both sides to join hands and strive together to write a new chapter of mutual pursuit and shared success in the coming years for China-Pakistan relations. The former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Dr Shamshad Akhtar said that we, as Pakistanis, are close to China because of shared values. He said that China envisages a world of lasting peace and that Chinese modernization is not just an advancement but promotes collective progress, dedicated partnering with other nations. She said that in an increasingly divided world, China is keen to promote equality and mutual respect, fostering inclusive international cooperation. She added that in global development, China has agreed to 17 sustainable development goals and has been generously funding the countries implementing the goals. She said that one of the biggest initiatives, the Belt and Road Initiative, is a landmark project of China which aims to enhance regional connectivity and cooperation. She said that the Belt and Road Initiative is a global infrastructural development strategy that has engaged 149 countries and 30 international organizations. She said CPEC constitutes infrastructure projects, providing bilateral connectivity among the two parties, and the financing of this project is 60 billion dollars. She added that moving forward, BRI is anticipated to boost world GDP by 5.7 trillion dollars per annum by 2040. She said that CPEC has contributed to infrastructure, energy, and trade development in Pakistan. She said that regular high-level visits and agreements have reinforced the partnership, with both sides contributing to collaboration in areas including regional security, trade, and economic development. She mentioned that a China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement has enhanced trade relations between the two countries, and today China is Pakistan's largest trading partner. He said that total bilateral trade has touched 23.1 billion dollars in 2024. She added that in 2023, China's total investment stocks reached 6.3 billion dollars, particularly since the launch of CPEC. She said that Chinese companies are engaged in energy, transmission lines, the transport industry, oil explorations, hydropower, and airports and ports. Director General, Foreign Affairs' Liaison Office Irfan Soomro, Ambassador Hasan Habib, Chairman PCFR Zubair Tufail and others also spoke. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
24-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
US ‘scapegoating China' over fentanyl crisis: Chinese envoy
Listen to article Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong on Monday slammed the United States for imposing fresh tariffs on Chinese products under the pretext of Beijing's alleged "insufficient" efforts in controlling fentanyl. He denounced the move as victim-blaming that was both "unreasonable and self-damaging,' quipping it was 'like forcing someone else to take medicine for your own illness'. Warning that such measures not only failed to address the US' own fentanyl crisis but also undermined China-US economic and trade relations, he cautioned that the measures also damaged the multilateral trading system. The Chinese envoy's statement followed last month's move by US President Donald Trump, who slapped his long-threatened 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, citing Beijing's alleged failure to curb the export of chemicals used in the production of the powerful opioid fentanyl. In a tit-for-tat response, Beijing hit back with tariffs on US agricultural products. However, diplomatic talks are underway to smooth over trade tensions and tackle the broader issue of fentanyl trafficking. Criticising Washington's measures, Yang noted that China has consistently been one of the countries with the strictest drug prohibition policies and the most thorough enforcement in the world. He alleged that by using the fentanyl issue to target China, the US' fundamental purpose was to suppress and contain China's development, rather than to truly solve the drug problem. 'Instead of scapegoating other countries, some in the US should ask themselves: Why does the fentanyl and synthetic opioid abuse problem in the US continue to worsen despite increasingly stringent international controls?' 'Why hasn't the US permanently class-scheduled fentanyl substances?' He further cautioned that smearing and scapegoating would not solve any problems, stressing that trade and tariff wars yielded no winners. 'Pressure and threats are not the right way of dealing with China. Respecting facts, reducing domestic drug demand, and strengthening law enforcement cooperation are the correct choices for the US to address its fentanyl crisis.' China, he affirmed, would resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests while urging the US to reconsider its approach and work toward stable, healthy, and sustainable China-US relations. 'The US government should examine the loopholes and issues in its own drug regulatory system and eradicate the conditions fuelling the fentanyl problem. Forcing others to take medicine will not solve its own problems,' Yang warned.
Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Chinese envoy shares country's achievements
The Consul General of China Yang Yundong, while addressing a press briefing on the topic of China's Two Sessions 2025, highlighted the significant role of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in China's governance system. The Consul General stated that the sessions included a comprehensive review of the Government Work Report, which reflected on China's developmental achievements over the past years. He emphasised that these sessions offer valuable insights for Pakistan as well. Yang said that the production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has surpassed 13 million units, and over 12 million new urban jobs have been created, contributing to significant socio-economic growth. Furthermore, grain output has exceeded 700 million tons, marking a major milestone in China's efforts toward food security. He shared that China has introduced DeepSeek, a highly efficient and cost-effective AI solution, and successfully conducted lunar surface exploration through Chang'e-6 mission.
