# Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Hangzhou, China, in the first phase of his four-day visit.

*business · news · 2026-05-23 · Outlook Business*

## Key points

- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting China to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
- He will participate in a business forum focused on promoting CPEC Phase 2 cooperation.
- Sharif will visit Alibaba headquarters and attend MoU signing ceremonies on bilateral cooperation.
- He is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during the Beijing leg.
- The delegation includes ministers for planning, IT, information, and foreign affairs, plus a special assistant.

**Companies:** Alibaba
**Countries:** Pakistan, China

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