Photo taken on March 5, 2022 shows a view of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China. (Photo/Xinhua)

China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are a significant event not only for China but also for its strategic partnership with Pakistan. These sessions provide insight into the country's political, economic, and social trajectory, helping Pakistan align its policies and aspirations with China's evolving priorities.

The China-Pakistan partnership shifted toward enhanced multilateral cooperation during the recent years through its primary China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative. As China's fundamental project within Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the CPEC serves as a base to enhance economic and infrastructural cooperation between the two countries. The Two Sessions in Pakistan serve as an annual occasion to develop stronger understanding of China's development objectives and to create mutual growth strategies.

The 2025 Two Sessions will take on major importance for Pakistan because it centres on innovation and technological advancement. The mentioned themes match the requirements of Pakistan's development strategy which includes industrial expansion and technological advancement and infrastructure modernization. The upcoming stage of CPEC development will need strong emphasis on technological innovation because it targets energy generation and manufacturing facilities as well as digital infrastructure and environmentally-friendly technology sectors. The commitment China demonstrates towards innovation will foster Pakistan's national goals which include developing industrial facilities and maintaining sustainable economic development.

The CPEC has paced up Pakistani infrastructure growth by supplying critical investments which fortified roads and developed energy networks along with modern communication systems. The Two Sessions anchor technology focus creates new prospects for Pakistan through digital infrastructure partnership and technological industry development and renewable energy implementation thus enabling sustainable long-term economic expansion. The establishment of CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZs) enables Pakistan to benefit from Chinese technological expertise for building modern industrial zones that drive innovation while creating job opportunities.

The Two Sessions 2025 special theme about innovation and technology creates optimal conditions for Pakistan and China to expand their industrial and technological partnership. The upcoming phase of CPEC needs to centre on technological and industrial integration between the two nations as this will establish enduring economic benefits.

The formation of collaborative business endeavours in IT alongside digitalization and electronics manufacturing fields enables Pakistan to benefit from China's technological knowledge sharing. The digital and telecom infrastructure development in Pakistan receives substantial investment support from Chinese tech giants ZTE and Huawei. Both China and Pakistan have possibilities to work together on 5G systems along with AI research and E-Commerce development as well as smart manufacturing which China has selected as economic growth priorities.

Technology transfer from China would allow Pakistan to upgrade its local industries by enhancing their technical capabilities. Pakistan's workforce can build digital economy competitiveness by implementing Research & Development centres and training programs through the CPEC framework. Engineers and technicians from Pakistan will help Chinese experts develop new innovations in green energy technologies along with electric vehicles (EVs) and biotechnology while focusing on environmental sustainability and high-tech manufacturing.

Sustainable development shows significant potential for joint ventures through initiatives related to renewable energy systems and sustainable technologies. The Chinese leadership in renewable power technology enables Pakistan to implement quick development of green energy projects as part of CPEC initiatives. The initiative can enable Pakistan to reach its energy objectives and resolve its increasing power requirements.

Pakistan's economic future depends significantly on China's strategic economic initiatives which navigate the rising economic unpredictability and changing political landscape of the world. The world sees China transitioning its global economic approach toward technological innovation and industrial high-tech manufacturing and environmental preservation between its traditional production leadership and export led growth. The Chinese goal of global leadership in Artificial Intelligence along with advanced manufacturing and green technologies will shape the future development path of Pakistan.

The CPEC holds central value for their economic partnership however Pakistan should strengthen its involvement in China's upcoming industrial sectors because global economic patterns are shifting. The shift of China towards service industry emphasis and consumer economy adoption provides Pakistan an opportunity for expanding exports by offering IT solutions and agro-processing alongside clean energy technologies.

China directs its economic approaches toward liberalizing trade and improving global supply chains thus enabling Pakistan to enhance access for Chinese investments and markets directly. The wide consumer market in China provides improved exporting possibilities for Pakistani products specifically active in textile production and agricultural products and mineral sectors. The industrial transformations in China require Pakistan to adjust its industrial framework so it can grab forthcoming market possibilities.

The constantly evolving international landscape requires Pakistan to sustain robust economic and political connections with China due to the growing global industry competition.

Multiple positive impacts emerge from these developments which enable Pakistan to expand industrial cooperation while improving technological capacity and utilising China's sustainable and high-tech industrial efforts. Joint efforts on the CPEC initiative will transform Pakistan into an essential Chinese economic partner who sees major advancements in digital systems and environmental technologies and industrial development.

Pakistan will sustain both economic stability and long-term growth by preserving its strategic partnership with the evolving economic plans of China. Both countries reach continued success across a fast-changing global environment following their mutual trust and joint development objectives form their foundation.

The writer is Editor of China Desk at Internews Pakistan, Islamabad. 

The article reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of iChongqing and Bridging News.