From September 1 to 6, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

On September 3, the IBI delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and conducted specialized business matchmaking with relevant Pakistani government departments.

On September 4, IBI co-organized the China–Pakistan B2B Investment Summit.

On September 10, IBI joined hands with 15 leading Pakistani enterprises to jointly showcase at the Pakistan Pavilion of the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).

These milestone events mark the beginning of a new chapter in the deepening cooperation between IBI and Pakistan.

Meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan: Establishing a High-Level Business Cooperation Mechanism

On September 3, Qian Xiaojun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of IBI, together with Liu Zhai, Director and Senior Vice President of IBI, and Daniel, General Manager of TDD GLOBAL, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Qian Xiaojun conveyed sincere greetings and appreciation to the Prime Minister and introduced IBI’s three core growth strategies: industrial e-commerce, industrial digitalization, and cross-border expansion of industrial clusters. He stated:

“In recent years, IBI has actively responded to the Belt and Road Initiative by continuously strengthening its cross-border industrial service capabilities and leveraging digital technology to modernize industrial and supply chains. China and Pakistan share a long-standing friendship and close economic ties. IBI will fully leverage its strengths in digital supply chains, industrial e-commerce, and cross-border trade to help Pakistani enterprises strengthen digital infrastructure, optimize industrial ecosystems, and improve global market connectivity efficiency, contributing digital momentum to building a China–Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era.”

Liu Zhai further explained that IBI will rely on its extensive experience in industrial internet and digital supply chains to carry out multidimensional cooperation with Pakistan in the following key areas:

1. Joint development of cross-border e-commerce platforms, integrating bilateral industrial resources and expanding the trade ecosystem to efficiently connect with global markets;
2. Building a modern digital supply chain system, enhancing Pakistan’s local distribution and regional circulation efficiency through intelligent logistics and warehousing networks;
3. Promoting digital connectivity across key nodes, working with Pakistan to integrate customs, taxation, finance, foreign exchange, commerce, and ports, enabling full-process digital empowerment of cross-border trade.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highly praised IBI’s innovative practices and comprehensive capabilities in industrial internet and digital supply chains. He noted:

“Pakistan is actively advancing economic structural transformation, with a focus on key industries such as mining, chemicals, agriculture, and information technology, and is committed to becoming a regional digital hub. The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has achieved remarkable results, providing a solid platform for bilateral enterprise cooperation. IBI’s strengths in cross-border industrial empowerment and e-commerce ecosystem development align closely with Pakistan’s current development needs.”

The Prime Minister instructed core departments, including the Board of Investment, Special Investment Facilitation Council, Ministry of Industries, and Ministry of Information Technology, to immediately initiate cooperation and technical docking mechanisms. He also invited the IBI team to visit Pakistan at an early date for on-site inspections and in-depth consultations.

B2B Investment Summit Launches the “CPEC 2.0” Phase of China–Pakistan Cooperation

On September 4, the China–Pakistan B2B Investment Summit, hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in China and co-organized by IBI, was grandly held in Beijing.

The summit brought together over 2,000 participants, including senior government officials, business leaders, and industry experts from both countries. It attracted 258 Pakistani enterprises and more than 600 Chinese enterprises, covering nine key sectors: energy, chemicals, information technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, textiles, and logistics.

During the event, over 1,000 B2B matchmaking sessions were successfully conducted, injecting strong momentum into the upgrading of China–Pakistan economic and trade cooperation.

In his keynote speech, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially announced that the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has entered a new phase — “CPEC 2.0”, driven by enterprise-to-enterprise investment. He emphasized that the Pakistani government will comprehensively improve the business environment, remove investment barriers, and enhance policy support to create a more open, efficient, and secure investment channel for Chinese enterprises.

“Pakistan offers abundant skilled labor, vast market potential, and a strong commitment to shared prosperity with China. Chinese industries seeking to enhance global competitiveness will undoubtedly find a ‘second home’ here,” he said.

During the signing ceremony, Hu Kun, Vice President of TDD, signed Memorandums of Understanding with Abdul Rahman, Director of the Vision Group, and Haroon Akhtar Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association. The cooperation will focus on the development and operation of the Gwadar Industrial Park, promoting infrastructure construction and digital management upgrades.

All parties agreed to establish a joint supply-and-demand coordination mechanism, consolidating raw material procurement needs of all tenants and factories within the industrial park. Leveraging IBI’s platform-based resource integration and centralized procurement capabilities, the initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce overall operating costs.

Joint Appearance at CIFTIS Highlights “Digital Pakistan”

On September 10, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) officially opened at Shougang Park in Beijing. IBI, together with 15 leading Pakistani enterprises, jointly appeared at the Pakistan Pavilion, comprehensively showcasing China–Pakistan cooperation achievements in digital trade and industrial digitalization.

Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, Commercial Counselor Ghulam Qadir, and Liu Zhai, Senior Vice President of IBI, jointly unveiled the Digital Pakistan National Pavilion and held in-depth discussions.

Accompanied by Liu Zhai, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi and Counselor Ghulam Qadir toured the exhibition area and gained a detailed understanding of IBI’s innovations in industrial internet platform development and cross-border digital supply chain services. They highly recognized IBI’s tangible achievements in advancing China–Pakistan industrial digital cooperation.

In an interview, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi stated:

“Pakistan is focusing on three key areas: fintech, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence, and looks forward to deepening cooperation with Chinese enterprises to jointly explore market opportunities. A large number of green and digital technologies are ready for practical application, significantly improving efficiency and achieving economies of scale. We have launched digital skills training programs domestically to empower young people to apply digital capabilities in traditional industries such as textiles, agriculture, and mining. CIFTIS is an outstanding platform that not only facilitates business matchmaking but also serves as a bridge for cultural exchange between our two countries.”

In his discussion with the Ambassador, Liu Zhai noted that as a leading Chinese B2B e-commerce and industrial internet enterprise, IBI has built a strong user base and powerful resource integration capabilities. The company has established an industrial cluster cross-border operation model supported by a comprehensive cross-border service platform.

Actively responding to the Belt and Road Initiative, IBI has developed multifaceted cooperation with the five Central Asian countries and regards Pakistan as a key strategic partner. Looking ahead, IBI is willing to work with Pakistani partners to accelerate the implementation of key projects in industrial internet, cross-border digital trade, and smart logistics, contributing to the high-quality development of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.