KARACHI, May 9, 2026: A high-level Chinese business delegation comprising more than 50 investors and industrial leaders has arrived in Pakistan to explore joint venture opportunities and expand bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries.
The delegation represents key sectors including chemicals, automobile, construction, building materials, and information technology. During the visit, Chinese entrepreneurs will hold extensive meetings with Pakistani business leaders to discuss investment opportunities, technology transfer, industrial collaboration, and business-to-business (B2B) partnerships.
The delegation will visit the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Karachi office on Monday, where direct interactions between Chinese investors and Pakistani business community members are scheduled.
FPCCI Senior Vice President Saquib Fayyaz Magoon will host the engagement on behalf of the apex trade body.
Pakistan China Council FPCCI Chairman Shabbir Hassan Mansha described the visiting group as one of the largest Chinese business delegations to arrive in Pakistan in recent years, calling it a strong indicator of deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
He said Pakistani businesses stand to gain significantly from Chinese expertise, modern industrial technology, and manufacturing experience, which can help modernize and expand local industries.
Mansha urged Pakistani entrepreneurs, industrialists, and investors to actively participate in the B2B sessions to explore new partnerships and investment avenues.
He further noted that Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, has accompanied the delegation to facilitate business dialogue and strengthen economic engagement.
Liu Zhai, Co-founder and Director of IBI Group, will also take part in the meetings to assist in identifying potential collaboration opportunities for Pakistani firms.
According to FPCCI, the delegation will also travel to Lahore for additional meetings with regional business and industrial stakeholders. Business leaders believe the visit could lead to new joint ventures, technology-sharing arrangements, and increased Chinese investment in Pakistan’s key economic sectors.
