The first-ever and largest Pakistan-China tech forum, held virtually on July 19, drew more than 4,500 participants from the Chinese technology ecosystem, including representatives from science and technology parks, high-tech production companies, investment firms, research and development centres, and government officials. The conference was jointly organised by China’s Zhongguancun Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association (ZBRA), Pakistan’s Embassy in China, the Cabinet Division of the Government of Pakistan, and Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA).