BEIJING: The recently established All-Pakistan Chinese Enterprises’ Association (APCEA) aims to enhance economic and diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan. With offices in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, the association’s primary objective is to encourage local industry partnerships, integrate advanced technology, and provide skill development training to boost community development. In the two years since its inception, APCEA has issued two annual reports highlighting its progress towards socio-economic progress in alignment with the broader CPEC framework. APCEA launched its Sustainable Development Report 2022 at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services, Sustainable Development Goals Secretariat of the National Assembly of Pakistan, to align its efforts with CPEC and Sustainable Development Goals 2030 agenda of Pakistan.
APCEA has made considerable efforts towards CSR as a significant obligation towards the Pakistani people, beyond just economic development but encompassing the broader welfare of the community. In the last two years, the association has undertaken several initiatives, including donating 4.16 million towards disaster relief and providing face masks and items worth over 4 million in collaboration with The Citizen Foundation. Additionally, it donated a 10 kW solar panel system and 600 sets of uniforms for deserving students at its Rawalpindi campus.
APCEA has judiciously distributed its CSR funds, including 17 million to flood victims in Sindh and depositing 15.5 million rupees in the Prime Minister Floods Relief Fund 2022. These efforts have been appreciated by public officials in Pakistan and demonstrate the importance that Chinese people and businesses attach to their relationship with Pakistan beyond government-to-government relations. –Agencies
