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Chinese investors eye EVs, tourism sectors in Punjab

LAHORE: A 20-member delegation of Chinese investors called on Punjab Minister for Industries and commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain on Friday and expressed keen interest in establishing electric bus and truck manufacturing plants, investing in information technology and tourism, and setting up a China pavilion in the province to showcase Chinese products. The delegation, comprising representatives…

Chinese investors eye EVs, tourism sectors in Punjab

A delegation of 20 Chinese investors met with Punjab's Industries and Commerce Minister, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, to express interest in investing in various sectors of the province. The Chinese investors, representing companies in EVs, IT, tourism, and agriculture, discussed opportunities in electric bus and truck manufacturing, IT university development in Gujrat, and the establishment of a China pavilion in Punjab.

Hussain assured the delegation that the provincial government would provide land for the pavilion and highlighted the potential for technology transfer and industrial development through Chinese investment.

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