President Zardari Emphasizes Industrial and Technological Cooperation with China During Visit to Sany Heavy Industry in Changsha

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. In Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, to underscore the importance of bolstering industrial and technological cooperation between Pakistan and China.

During the visit, Sany Group Chairman Tang Xiuguo briefed the president on the company’s advanced manufacturing systems, product lines and ongoing investments in research and development.

President Zardari appreciated the scale, sophistication, and technological depth of Sany’s manufacturing ecosystem, noting its relevance for countries seeking to modernize industrial production and improve efficiency.

He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in industrial technology, skill development, and joint ventures, which could support Pakistan’s infrastructure and industrial growth.

The president highlighted potential collaboration in areas such as construction machinery, digital manufacturing, clean energy, and engineering solutions.

He was given a detailed overview of Sany’s operations, including its core business areas of concrete machinery, excavators, cranes, piling equipment, and road machinery.

President Zardari toured the company’s flagship No. 18 Factory, a digitally integrated manufacturing facility recognized for its advanced automation and data-driven production systems.

He was briefed on the factory’s intelligent operations, high automation rate, and its role as a benchmark for modern industrial manufacturing.

The president was informed about Sany’s financial and operational performance, including its 2024 operating revenue of $11.27 billion, product segmentation, and sustained investment in innovation and research and development capacity.

Tang Xiuguo underlined Sany’s commitment to innovation, digitalization, and international partnerships, expressing willingness to explore opportunities for increased collaboration with Islamabad in manufacturing, technology exchange, and capacity building.

Changsha Vice Mayor Qian Lixia was present on the occasion.

President Zardari was accompanied by Saleem Mandviwalla and Naveed Qamar, chairpersons of the Senate and National Assembly standing committees on finance, respectively; Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon; China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong; Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi; and other officials.

During the visit, the president also visited the Hunan Tea Group in Changsha to explore Pakistan-China cooperation in agro-processing and value addition, where he was briefed on the supply chain mechanism and invited the group to bring their expertise in tea cultivation and exports to Pakistan.