Chinanews.com, Beijing, March 14th (Chen Caixia) The National Two Sessions in 2023 continue to attract global attention.

As an expert in the field of investment, Hassan Daud Butt (Hassan Daud Butt), former project director of the "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor" and director of the "Belt and Road" and Global Governance Regional Research Center of the Pakistan Sustainable Development Policy Institute, recently accepted In an exclusive interview with Xinwang, he highly appreciated the opportunities brought by China's strong economic recovery to countries along the "Belt and Road", and affirmed China's stimulation of consumption, Chinese-style development path and green energy transformation.

Drawing: Chinanews.com Yao Lan

Economic recovery helps ease global inflation

　　Since the optimization and adjustment of the epidemic prevention policy, China's domestic economy has rebounded strongly in the first three months of 2023, and the activities of manufacturing, service industry and construction industry have improved rapidly.

In the 2023 Chinese Government Work Report, the expected growth target for this year's gross domestic product (GDP) is set at around 5%.

　　Barth believes that the global economy has experienced very difficult times in the past few years.

According to the current signs of recovery of various economic activities in China, the moderate target of "about 5%" shows that as the world's second largest economy, the development of China's economy will have a positive impact on the world economy.

　　Bart recalled that in December 2022, he participated in a research project in Beijing and witnessed the increasing purchasing power and consumption activities of local people, and their sense of happiness continued to increase.

He said that as the "world's factory", if China can continue to provide a stable supply chain and produce high-quality and affordable products, it will help alleviate the problem of global inflation.

　　In particular, Barth mentioned that China's domestic tourism industry has fully accelerated recovery, which has played a role in promoting the economy.

He hopes that more Chinese tourists will travel abroad in the future, which will bring vitality to the economic recovery of Pakistan and countries along the “Belt and Road”.

Data map: The arch at the entrance and exit of Guarda Port.

Guarda Port is a natural ice-free port on the coast of the Arabian Sea, and it is also the starting point at the southern end of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Guanguan

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has achieved fruitful results

　　The year 2023 coincides with the 10th anniversary of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the 10th anniversary of the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Talking about the changes and opportunities brought by the "Belt and Road" to his own country, Bart talked about his personal experience.

　　Barth mentioned that the "One Belt, One Road" initiative is a win-win initiative that is open to all countries.

The "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor" is one of the flagship projects of the "Belt and Road Initiative". The two countries have cooperated in infrastructure, energy resources, agricultural water conservancy, information and communication, and other fields to help promote the stable development of Pakistan's social economy.

　　Butt emphasized that under the framework of China-Pakistan high-quality economic cooperation, the port of Gwadar in Balochistan is changing with each passing day, and the freight traffic is thriving.

The new Gwadar International Airport and the Gwadar Port East Bay Expressway built with China's aid will be put into operation in 2023, which greatly facilitates Pakistan's economic and trade exchanges with countries around the world and is of great significance to its economic development.

　　Barth also said that China and Pakistan are "not only neighbors, but also good brothers". He hopes that in the future, the two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation in many fields such as science and technology, special education, medical care, vocational training, and e-commerce.

China actively implements the "Global Development Initiative" and makes long-term plans, which will have a profound impact on regional economic stability and development.

Data map: In February 2017, Jinggangshan, Jiangxi became the first impoverished county and city to get rid of poverty after the establishment of China's poverty exit mechanism.

The picture shows in January 2021, the Jinggang Hongshen camellia base in Shenshan Village at the foot of Huangyangjie, Jinggang Mountain, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province.

Photo by Liu Zhankun

Chinese-style development path sets an example

　　At the National Two Sessions in 2023, Chinese-style modernization, green development, and poverty alleviation have become frequently mentioned high-frequency words.

According to data released by the Central Finance Office, China's gross domestic product (GDP) will reach 114 trillion yuan in 2021. In the past ten years, China's share in the world economy has risen from 11.3% to about 18%, and its per capita disposable income has also doubled. I made an appointment.

　　Barth said that the Chinese-style development path is remarkable and has set a good example for other developing countries.

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has lifted nearly 100 million people out of poverty, and actively adopted measures to promote employment and accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas. These measures are worth learning from Pakistan, because Pakistan is also facing challenges such as poverty and unemployment.

　　Barth believes that the Chinese-style development path demonstrates the responsibility of a major country.

It is not easy to lift so many people out of poverty. China has fully unleashed the economic potential of the countryside and allowed farmers to share the fruits of economic development.

In addition, the development path of Chinese-style modernization strictly adheres to the sense of responsibility, emphasizes low-carbon and green development, and strives to achieve net zero emissions, creating a shared prosperity and a win-win situation for other regions and the entire world.

　　Barth also emphasized that compared with the West, although each country has its own development model, he claims to be a "follower of the development path with Chinese characteristics in the new era."

He believes that "China's concept of harmonious development has contributed not only to itself, but also to friends and partners, which should be respected."

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