成锡忠：我坚信中国和巴基斯坦之间存在着巨大的合作潜力

BEIJING (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Jul, 2025) Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, Prof. Cheng Xizhong firmly believes that there is enormous potential for cooperation between China and Pakistan. Through the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the two sides have continuously deepened their cooperation, and a pattern of multi-level and wide-ranging strategic cooperation has taken shape.

我坚信，中国和巴基斯坦之间存在着巨大的合作潜力。通过中巴经济走廊这一框架，双方不断深化合作，已形成多层次、宽领域的战略合作格局。

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC，as the core engine, has been upgraded from traditional infrastructure and energy to the 'five major corridors' of growth, livelihood, innovation, green and openness. For example, the New Gwadar International Airport, funded and built by China as a grant, officially commenced operations in January 2025, marking a further strengthening of the land, sea and air logistics hub functions.

作为核心引擎，中巴经济走廊已从传统的基础设施和能源领域升级为增长、民生、创新、绿色、开放五大走廊。例如，由中国出资援建的新瓜达尔国际机场2025年1月正式投入运营，标志着当地陆海空物流枢纽功能进一步增强。

In addition, both sides have agreed to fast-track work on the implementation of main line (ML-1) railway project and the Karakoram Highway realignment project to improve cross-border transportation efficiency. These projects will not only shorten logistics time, but also drive the formation of industrial belts along the route and promote regional economic integration, he said in a statement here on Thursday.

此外，双方同意加快推进铁路干线项目（ML-1）和喀喇昆仑公路改线项目的实施，以提高跨境运输效率。这些项目不仅将缩短物流时间，还将带动沿线产业带的形成，促进区域经济一体化。

He noted that China has invested a total of 13.279 billion US dollars  in Pakistan's energy sector, with 14 power stations completed. Future cooperation will focus on renewable energy, including wind power, photovoltaic power and energy storage technologies. Meanwhile, through the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences, the two sides are working together to address the impact of climate change on energy projects, such as establishing an integrated cloud-based early warning system to enhance disaster prevention capabilities.

中国在巴基斯坦能源领域累计投资132.79亿美元，已建成14座电站。未来的合作将聚焦可再生能源，包括风能、光伏发电和储能技术。同时，通过中巴地球科学研究中心，双方正携手应对气候变化对能源项目的影响，例如建立一体化云预警系统以提升防灾能力。

China's advantages in manufacturing and technology complement Pakistan's resource endowments. Chinese enterprises investing in the Pakistan Special Economic Zones can promote the local industrialization process. Both parties also plan to carry out joint exploration and deep processing cooperation in the mining industry, transforming Pakistan`s resource advantages into economic benefits, he added.

中国在制造业和技术方面的优势与巴基斯坦的资源禀赋形成互补。中国企业在巴基斯坦特殊经济区的投资将推动当地工业化进程。双方还计划在矿业领域开展联合勘探和深加工合作，将巴基斯坦的资源优势转化为经济收益。

Prof. Cheng said that China and Pakistan have established a joint working group on information technology to promote the construction of 5G network, cloud computing and data center. China Mibile Pakistan (CMPak) cloud platform project has launched cloud host, object store and other services, becoming a benchmark for digital infrastructure. Both parties are also exploring cooperation in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to optimize planting efficiency through data analysis in the agricultural field.

中巴两国已成立信息技术联合工作组，推动5 网络、云计算和数据中心建设。中国移动巴基斯坦公司（CMPak）云平台项目已推出云主机、对象存储等服务，成为数字基础设施的标杆。双方还在探索人工智能、大数据等新兴技术领域的合作，在农业领域通过数据分析优化种植效率。

The BINGO radio telescope project, jointly developed by China and Pakistan, with the main design and manufacturing completed by China, embodies the cooperation between the two sides in the field of space science. In addition, the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences provides geological disaster early warning support for the CPEC projects through multi-dimensional risk assessment, thereby reducing project risks.

中巴联合研发的BINGO射电望远镜项目，体现了双方在空间科学领域的合作。此外，中巴地球科学研究中心通过多维度风险评估，为中巴经济走廊项目提供地质灾害预警支持，从而降低项目风险。

He said that Chinese side cultivates talents for the Pakistani side through scholarships, skill training and other means. For example, during the construction of energy projects, a total of 46,100 technical and management talents were trained. Both parties also plan to expand cooperation in vocational and technical training to enhance the quality of local labor force.

中方通过奖学金、技能培训等方式为巴方培养人才。例如，在能源项目建设期间，累计培训技术和管理人才46100名。双方还计划扩大职业技术培训合作，提升当地劳动力素质。

The China-aided Pak-China Friendship Hospital is a major outcome of both the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between the two countries. Located in Gwadar district, Balochistan Province, the hospital treated 150,000 patients in the first half of 2025. The China-donated seawater desalination plant has alleviated the water shortage problem in the Gwadar area.

中方援建的中巴友谊医院项目是中巴经济走廊框架下以及两国高质量共建 “一带一路”的重大成果。该医院位于俾路支省瓜达尔地区，2025年上半年接诊患者15万人次。中国援建的海水淡化厂缓解了瓜达尔地区的缺水问题。

Both sides regularly hold the joint anti-terrorism exercises to enhance their joint operational capabilities. The Pakistani side promises to fully guarantee the safety of Chinese personnel in Pakistan. Both sides also deepen intelligence sharing and border control cooperation.

双方定期举行联合反恐演习，提升联合行动能力。巴方承诺全力保障在巴中国人的安全。双方还深化情报共享和边境管控合作。

China and Pakistan closely cooperate under multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to jointly address regional security challenges. For example, both sides oppose double standards on the counter-terrorism issue and advocate resolving disputes through dialogues.

中巴在联合国、上海合作组织等多边框架下密切配合，共同应对地区安全挑战。例如，双方反对在反恐问题上搞双重标准，主张通过对话解决争端。

He remarked that the core of the potential for China-Pakistan cooperation lies in strategic complementarity and pragmatic actions. The combination of China's technological and financial advantages with Pakistan's location and resources advantages is being transformed into abundant achievements through mechanisms and frameworks such as CPEC.

中巴合作潜力的核心在于战略互补性和务实行动。中国的技术与资金优势同巴基斯坦的区位与资源优势相结合，正通过中巴经济走廊等机制和框架转化为丰硕成果。

In the days to come, both sides need to further refine their cooperation plans, expand the sharing of digital economy and green energy technologies, and strengthen the sustainability of livelihood projects. The comprehensive and multi-level strategic cooperation not only benefits the two countries, but also provides a good example for South-South cooperation among developing countries, he concluded.

未来，双方需进一步细化合作方案，扩大数字经济和绿色能源技术共享，强化民生项目的可持续性。这种全面、多层次的战略合作不仅惠及两国，也为发展中国家之间的合作树立了良好典范。