China News Service, March 11 (Chen Caixia and Meng Xiangjun) "The focus of China's two sessions in 2024, in addition to the series of agendas of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, I am most concerned about is the government work report." Pakistan's former ambassador Hassan Daud, a Chinese diplomat and director of the "Belt and Road" and Global Governance Regional Research Center of the Pakistan Institute of Sustainable Development Policy, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that the 2024 Chinese government work report proposed a A series of new goals will further inject impetus into global economic development.

China’s continued promotion of high-quality development is praised

　　Daoud said that he is particularly concerned about the Chinese economy, employment promotion, opening up, artificial intelligence and other issues mentioned in the report.

　　“I pay close attention to some data in this (Chinese) government work report. For example, China’s main expected development goals in 2024 are: China’s expected GDP growth target is about 5%, and more than 12 million new urban jobs will be created. And this year’s central budget investment is planned to be 700 billion yuan.” Daoud said, “These figures demonstrate China’s determination to continue to promote high-quality development and send a signal of stable development.”

　　Daoud said that China is currently taking measures to expand domestic demand, stimulate economic development, and strive to form a virtuous cycle in which consumption and investment promote each other.

He emphasized that the Chinese government's investment has played a leading role in promoting steady development in areas such as technological innovation, new infrastructure, energy conservation and emission reduction.

　　In addition, Daoud also noticed that China is actively discussing deepening the research and development applications of big data, artificial intelligence, etc., launching the "artificial intelligence +" action, and building an internationally competitive digital industry cluster.

　　"China is seeking to transform from a 'world factory' to a 'patent powerhouse'. China is conducting a large amount of research and development, which will promote the development of innovative work and in turn give birth to new ideas, new concepts and new products. This kind of A comprehensive and progressive growth approach will be of great benefit to the people of Pakistan and China,” Daoud said.

Optimistic about the economic and trade opportunities between the two countries and praises China's low-carbon economy

　　In 2024, the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative will enter a new decade.

Daoud said that as a flagship project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will continue to provide huge opportunities for the common development of the two countries and enhance the well-being of the people.

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　　At present, China-Pakistan friendship is energized by pragmatic cooperation.

Gwadar Port, China-Pakistan Friendship Hospital, Vocational and Technical Training School, East Bay Expressway, China-Pakistan Friendship Highway... When talking about the projects jointly built by the two countries, Daoud cherishes them all.

He pointed out that as a key project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has achieved fruitful results.

　　“Currently, we are paying attention to the growth of China’s electric vehicle industry, green energy, food, agriculture and other fields. In addition, China is also committed to improving the business environment, attracting more foreign investment, continuing to promote a higher level of opening up, and cooperating with countries such as Pakistan. Direct business exchanges through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will bring new development opportunities to the global trade and logistics industry," Daoud said.

　　From November 5 to 10, 2023, the 6th China International Import Expo was held at the Shanghai International Convention Center, with intended transaction volume reaching a new high of US$78.41 billion.

Daoud said, "Many innovative and creative products appeared at the expo, which will help developing countries such as Pakistan create synergy with China's economic growth, including cooperation in the field of technology."

　　Daoud praised China's ongoing efforts to advance the energy revolution and vigorously develop a low-carbon economy.

"In Pakistan, we are also considering the transition to green development. In recent years, investment and technology from China have continued to pour into renewable energy, green agriculture and other fields. Cooperation between the two countries in the field of sustainable development is increasingly deepening, helping Pakistan's economic transformation ."(over)