Investment and strategic cooperation were high on the agenda as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited China. The Pakistani leader made his first trip to China since his re-election in March. Pakistan is trying to navigate a prolonged economic crisis by pursuing foreign investments and enhanced trade opportunities. 

Joining the discussion: 

• John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. 
• Zoon Ahmed Khan is a Research Fellow with the Center for China and Globalization. 
• Victor Gao is a Chair Professor at Soochow University. 
• Mushahid Hussain Sayed serves as a Senator in the Pakistani parliament.