Ambassador Khalil Hashmi says Chinese AI can benefit developing world

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, said Chinese artificial intelligence and related technologies—offered at scale and competitive costs—could significantly benefit developing countries and called for stronger Pakistan–China cooperation, particularly in medical AI. Speaking during China’s annual Two Sessions, he noted that China’s AI progress is driven by indigenous innovation and highlighted its global leadership in AI patents. Hashmi described AI as a transformative technology across sectors such as education, agriculture, transport and sustainable development, and emphasized collaboration in medical AI, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to expand access to affordable diagnostic and therapeutic tools in Pakistan.