ISLAMABAD (GNP): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday said the Communist Party of China (CPC) has led the Chinese people from poverty to prosperity over the past 105 years, as he addressed a reception held in Islamabad to mark the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
The reception was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar as the chief guest, along with federal ministers, representatives of Pakistani political parties, diplomatic envoys, and members of the Chinese community in Pakistan.
The ambassador also referenced the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting that CPEC alone has brought over 25.9 billion US dollars in direct investment, more than 260,000 jobs, over 8,000 megawatts of power generation capacity, 510 kilometers of expressways, and 886 kilometers of national core power transmission grids to Pakistan.
In his remarks at the event, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong stated:
“Your Excellency Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Respected Ministers, representatives of political parties, and friends from all walks of life in Pakistan, Distinguished Diplomatic Envoys, Dear Fellow Chinese Nationals and Overseas Chinese Compatriots in Pakistan, Ladies and Gentlemen: Good evening!”
“Tonight, we gather in joyous celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). At the outset, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Muhammad Ishaq Dar and all distinguished guests present, express sincere gratitude to friends from all sectors of Pakistan who have long supported China’s development, and convey my best wishes to all fellow Chinese in Pakistan.”
“Over the past 105 years, the CPC has remained unwaveringly committed to seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation. As noted in General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important July 1st speech, under the leadership of the CPC, the Chinese people, through a magnificent and great struggle, overthrew the three mountains of imperialism, feudalism, and bureaucratic capitalism, established a new China in which the people are the masters of the country, brought a definitive end to the history of old China as a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, and realized a historic leap in the people’s living standards—from having inadequate food and clothing to achieving moderate prosperity overall, and then to moderate prosperity in all respects.”
Moreover, he said, “For more than a century, growing from a tiny boat to a towering mighty vessel, and from a party of merely over 50 members at its founding to the world’s largest ruling party with more than 100 million members, the CPC has continued to grow from strength to strength. It has united and led the Chinese people in accomplishing the great leap from standing up and growing prosperous to becoming strong. China’s GDP has surged from 67.9 billion yuan in 1952 to 140.2 trillion yuan in 2025, marking a historic leap: from extreme poverty to a per capita income of 13,400 US dollars, with its manufacturing value-added accounting for nearly 30% of the global total and its overall national strength rising to the forefront of the world.”
Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, General Secretary Xi Jinping has led the entire Party, the military, and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to write a new chapter of the two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability. China has won the largest-scale battle against poverty in human history, lifting nearly 100 million rural people out of poverty. It has established the world’s largest education, social security, and medical and health systems, propelling the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation into an irreversible historical course. This year marks the inaugural year of the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Additionally, he added that China’s economic and social development has forged ahead amid mounting pressures, maintaining steady progress. In the first quarter, China’s GDP registered a 5% year-on-year growth. From January to May, the value added of industrial enterprises above designated size grew by 5.4% year on year, the service sector production index rose by 4.8%, and total merchandise imports and exports expanded by 15.3%. By the end of May, China’s foreign exchange reserves remained stable at over 3.4 trillion US dollars.
“We are delighted to see that our brotherly Pakistani people have also made new achievements in national development. In the fiscal year 2026, Pakistan’s GDP grew by 3.7 percent and reached a record high of $452 billion USD, showcasing that its macroeconomy has continued to stabilize and improve. The services sector and large-scale manufacturing sector expanded by 4.09 percent and 6.1 percent, respectively, both reaching the highest levels in the past four fiscal years, demonstrating improvements in both the quality and efficiency of economic development. Annual per capita income increased from $1,751 USD to US$1,901 USD, up by 8.5 percent, enabling the fruits of economic growth to benefit the people.”
“Pakistan has also demonstrated a proactive spirit and actively played a constructive role by successfully facilitating the Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States, making an important contribution to easing regional tensions and safeguarding regional peace and stability. We warmly congratulate our Pakistani friends on your achievements at home and abroad.”
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“Taking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan this year as an opportunity, China stands ready to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached between General Secretary Xi Jinping and President Asif Ali Zardari as well as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, deepen the alignment between China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Uraan Pakistan initiative, advance the implementation of the action plan to foster an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, make good use of the outcomes of the China-Pakistan Political Parties Forum and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Political Parties Joint Consultation Mechanism, accelerate efforts to build an upgraded version of CPEC 2.0, jointly take the lead in implementing the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative and Global Governance Initiative, and make new and greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for humanity.”
“Finally, I wish the Communist Party of China everlasting vitality and continued new glories in advancing Chinese modernization. Wish China and Pakistan prosperity, peace and stability. May the friendship between China and Pakistan remain ever stronger and endure for generations to come. And I wish all our distinguished guests good health, happiness, and every success. Thank you!”
The event underscored the deep-rooted ties between Beijing and Islamabad, with the Chinese envoy noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
