Pakistan Urges Deeper Digital Ties With China
Pakistan's Minister Press and Culture Manzoor Ali Memon called for expanded cooperation with China on digital transformation and green development at the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Internet
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Pakistan's Minister Press and Culture Manzoor Ali Memon spoke at a forum on digital and intelligent technologies for green and low-carbon development during the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. He urged deeper cooperation between Pakistan and China as the two countries mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Why it matters
The call signals Pakistan's intent to shift bilateral cooperation beyond traditional infrastructure toward digital and green technology. The push fits within the CPEC 2.0 framework, which Islamabad and Beijing are using to redefine their economic partnership.
Pakistan's agricultural training program places 1,000 professionals in Chinese universities, while CPEC 2.0 spans five corridors covering growth, innovation, green development, livelihoods and regional connectivity. Specific budgets and project timelines for these initiatives were not disclosed.
The players
Manzoor Ali Memon
Manzoor Ali Memon serves as Pakistan's Minister Press and Culture and spoke on behalf of Islamabad's digital and green cooperation agenda with Beijing.
World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit
The World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is an annual China-hosted gathering that brings together government, industry and academic leaders to discuss internet governance and digital development.
The details
Memon addressed the forum on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Wuzhen Summit, presenting Pakistan's 5Es framework covering exports, e-Pakistan, energy and environment, and equity and empowerment. He said the next phase of cooperation should extend into industrial development, agricultural modernization, renewable energy, technological innovation and digital transformation.
Timeline
2026: Pakistan and China celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Memon addresses the Forum on Digital and Intelligent Technologies at the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.
Big Picture
The call builds on CPEC 2.0, the updated framework that adds five corridors focused on growth, innovation, green development, livelihoods and regional connectivity. It marks a departure from the infrastructure-heavy first phase of the corridor.
For readers following Pakistan's technology sector, the cooperation signals potential new opportunities in digital services and agricultural technology. Specific programs and access routes have not yet been announced.
The takeaway
Bilateral partnerships are increasingly defined by digital and climate priorities rather than infrastructure alone. Readers tracking international tech policy should watch how CPEC 2.0 projects are funded and implemented.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Ce.
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