Karachi: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)
organized the book launch of “CHINA LEADS: The World Listens” by Dr.
Junaid Ahmad at Federation House in Karachi. The event was attended by a
large number of businessmen, elites, book lovers, and China followers. Mr.
Yang Yundong, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, was the
Chief Guest.
The program was chaired by Mr. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Senior Vice
President, FPCCI, and co-chaired by Mr. Shabbir Hassan Mansha, Chairman of
the Pak-China Business Council of FPCCI. The book was reviewed by three
eminent scholars: (1) Senator Javed Jabbar, writer, speaker, filmmaker, and
former federal minister; (2) Mr. Wajid Jawad, President of Anjuman Taraqqi-eUrdu Pakistan; and (3) Prof. Dr. Guo Xuetang of Shanghai University, China.
The audience was informed that the first edition of the book, launched in mid-
2024, had been very well received and garnered many accolades and comments.
At the insistence of readers, the second edition has been launched, which
contains updated data and new initiatives of President Xi Jinping for global
development. These include the Belt and Road Initiative, launched in 2013, with
more than 155 participating countries. Over US$1.35 trillion has been invested
in projects relating to infrastructure and productive sectors.
President Xi launched the Global Development Initiative in 2021, which aims at
developing social sectors such as health, education, and population welfare. The
Global Security Initiative, announced in April 2022, aims at promoting respect
for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. The Global
Civilizational Initiative, introduced in March 2023, seeks to promote cultural
harmony among all nations.
China’s economic and military strength has reached a level far ahead of many
older Western countries. Pakistan is fortunate to have China as an all-weather
friend and iron brother. In light of recent developments in the Pakistan-India
conflict and the Iran-Israel war, the world has developed greater respect and
understanding for China, which is laying the foundation for a new world order
based on equity and mutual respect.
