Chinese businesses have increased their contribution to Pakistan’s social development while tackling the nation’s economic and development problems.
The businesses are a crucial element of CPEC. They represent this BRI flagship project as its torchbearer. Not only are they assisting Pakistan in solving its infrastructure issues, but they are also making investments in the country’s social advancement, human capital, and environmental preservation.
Sadly, their efforts failed to capture the public’s and the media’s attention. The work of the Chinese companies in social development was seriously undermined by propaganda.
With unfounded theories and accusations against Chinese investment, the propagandist kept the public and media busy. Fortunately, the Chinese businesses ignored the rumors and misinformation and continued to concentrate on their projects and initiatives for social advancement, professional development, and environmental protection.
However, only a few have been chosen for discussion out of all the Chinese businesses that are funding social development. Power plants in Sahiwal Coal Power and Port Qasim.
Along with assisting in the creation of thousands of jobs, Chinese businesses also made investments in the training of hundreds of engineers and staff members.
The Huaneng Shandong Rui Group, which constructed the Sahiwal coal power plant, made investments in 622 employees to help them develop their skills and capacity, according to data that is currently available. Additional data segmentation reveals that 245 engineers were trained in response to the demand for necessary skills at plants.
Additionally, the Huaneng Shandong Rui Group plant administration constructed 377 general staff positions.
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The capacity of engineers and employees was also increased as a result of Port Qasim. According to data, 2600 workers benefited from the opportunities for skill development and capacity building provided by the Port Qasim plant. 2000 general employees as well as 600 engineers were trained.
Particularly in the engineering category, it is a huge number. Pakistan, which lacks trained and qualified engineers, will benefit from it. These businesses also helped Pakistan during COVID-19 and the floods.
Second, another Chinese company that makes investments in social development is the Chinese Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC). Education, waste management, environmental protection, and food provision are where COPHC makes the most of its efforts. In one of the poorest regions of the nation, COPHC collaborated with the Chinese government to build a high-quality school.
In addition to actively participating in the day-to-day administration of the school, COPHC has donated books for the kids.
In addition, COPHC is spending money to improve Gwadar’s appearance and protect the environment. In addition to cleanliness campaigns, COPHC has promised to plant one million plants all over Gwadar. It is encouraging to note that within a year of its commitment, COPHC had planted 400000 plants throughout the port and the city of Gwadar.
Another Chinese company investing in numerous projects is State Grid Cooperation. In addition to providing for its workers, the company made generous donations to aid the government and the neighborhood in the fight against COVID-19.
It gave hospitals, communities, and the Pakistani government ventilators, monitors, safety gear, masks, and other medical supplies. In addition, the marginalized communities in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh received 40 tons of rice, flour, and other supplies from State Grid Cooperation. Many families were able to avoid the negative effects of lockdown during COVID-19 thanks to it.
The environmental front, however, was where the greatest contribution was made. The green standard was first adopted by SGC in its green planning and plan execution.
Gas emissions are being decreased as a result. Second, SGC made a generous donation to Pakistan’s green and clean program.
Trees are regularly planted by it.
It planted 50000 trees of various varieties between March 2021 and November 2021. SGC also made investments in training initiatives for developing skills. The operation and maintenance team made up 6,240 of the participants in the 416 training sessions that SGC organized. More than 6,000 frontline staff members, more than 500 local power engineers, college instructors, and students were all trained by SGC.
Another Chinese firm implementing CPEC and non-CPEC projects is Huawei, which also helps Pakistani youth develop their skill sets. ICT Academies have been founded by Huawei in a number of Pakistani universities.
For the fourth industrial revolution, these academies are transforming how top-tier human capital is produced.
The aforementioned discussion leads to the conclusion that, on the one hand, Chinese businesses are assisting Pakistan in addressing social and development issues.
On the other hand, these businesses are also assisting Pakistan in developing top-notch human capital for the future, particularly in the fields of engineering and ICT. CPEC is referred to as win-win cooperation for all facets of society because of this.
