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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrives for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on Friday.
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China’s relation with Bangladesh does not “target” a third party, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of China on Friday (June 26, 2026).

The remark from the spokesperson of the MoFA came soon after China expressed support for Bangladesh’s Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, one of the largest river-based development projects in South Asia and said it will expedite a feasibility study of the project.

“The comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of the Teesta river is a livelihood project the Bangladeshi side attaches high importance to. China is ready to do what it can to support this project. I would like to stress that China-Bangladesh cooperation does not target any third party and should be free from third-party influence,” said spokesperson Guo Jiakun while briefing presspersons in Beijing.

The discussion on the Teesta river took place during Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China. Mr. Rahman was hosted by Premier Li Qiang and had a meeting with President Xi Jinping during June 25-26.

A joint statement issued at the end of the visit mentioned that China will “provide support and help within its capacity to the Teesta project”. It also said that Beijing will support experts from two countries in “expediting the feasibility study of the project” while announcing stronger cooperation in maritime affairs.

Water diplomacy

Apart from Teesta, the two sides agreed to collaborate in areas like integrated water resources management, water resources planning, hydrological forecasting, flood prevention and disaster reduction, and river dredging. River-related collaboration is expected to help in managing Meghna (Brahmaputra/Yarlung Tsangpo), the second biggest river of Bangladesh, and also responsible for annual floods in the country.

Mr. Xi during his meeting with Mr. Rahman assured that China will remain a “trusted friend” of Bangladesh and help in implementing the development plans of the BNP government. The Chinese President remembered Mr. Rahman’s parents – late Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and President Ziaur Rahman – and said, both were “good friends of China”.

Mr. Rahman on his part conveyed Bangladesh’s commitment to “one China policy”.

“There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government presenting the whole of China,” stated the joint statement expressing Bangladesh’s opposition to “any form of Taiwan independence”.

Healthcare tourism

In response, China expressed support for Bangladesh’s “national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. As part of healthcare cooperation, China will allow more medical tourists from Bangladesh to its Yunnan province which has been receiving Bangladeshi medical tourists. Yunnan is seen as an alternative to India which has not granted adequate number of visas till recently.

The two sides expressed support for “high quality cooperation” as part of the Belt and Road Initiative and work jointly for modernisation. China supported greater role for Bangladesh in multilateral organisations like the UN and supported “Bangladesh to participate in the BRICS” and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Mr. Rahman appreciated zero-tariff treatment for 100% tariff lines, and said Dhaka will help facilitate greater Chinese investments. The two sides agreed to advance modernisation of the Mongla port and develop a Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chittagong.

China also appreciated Bangladesh for hosting the Rohingya refugees of the Rakhine state who were evicted by the Myanmar military in an operation in August-September 2017. China expressed support for “friendly consultation” with Myanmar and Bangladesh to settle the refugee crisis. The joint statement on the matter however did not use the term “Rohingya” and used “forcibly displaced people from the Rakhine state of Myanmar” to refer to the Rohingya community.

Published – June 27, 2026 02:08 am IST



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Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrives for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on Friday.
| Photo Credit: Reuters

China’s relation with Bangladesh does not “target” a third party, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of China on Friday (June 26, 2026).

The remark from the spokesperson of the MoFA came soon after China expressed support for Bangladesh’s Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, one of the largest river-based development projects in South Asia and said it will expedite a feasibility study of the project.

“The comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of the Teesta river is a livelihood project the Bangladeshi side attaches high importance to. China is ready to do what it can to support this project. I would like to stress that China-Bangladesh cooperation does not target any third party and should be free from third-party influence,” said spokesperson Guo Jiakun while briefing presspersons in Beijing.

The discussion on the Teesta river took place during Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China. Mr. Rahman was hosted by Premier Li Qiang and had a meeting with President Xi Jinping during June 25-26.

A joint statement issued at the end of the visit mentioned that China will “provide support and help within its capacity to the Teesta project”. It also said that Beijing will support experts from two countries in “expediting the feasibility study of the project” while announcing stronger cooperation in maritime affairs.

Water diplomacy

Apart from Teesta, the two sides agreed to collaborate in areas like integrated water resources management, water resources planning, hydrological forecasting, flood prevention and disaster reduction, and river dredging. River-related collaboration is expected to help in managing Meghna (Brahmaputra/Yarlung Tsangpo), the second biggest river of Bangladesh, and also responsible for annual floods in the country.

Mr. Xi during his meeting with Mr. Rahman assured that China will remain a “trusted friend” of Bangladesh and help in implementing the development plans of the BNP government. The Chinese President remembered Mr. Rahman’s parents – late Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and President Ziaur Rahman – and said, both were “good friends of China”.

Mr. Rahman on his part conveyed Bangladesh’s commitment to “one China policy”.

“There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government presenting the whole of China,” stated the joint statement expressing Bangladesh’s opposition to “any form of Taiwan independence”.

Healthcare tourism

In response, China expressed support for Bangladesh’s “national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. As part of healthcare cooperation, China will allow more medical tourists from Bangladesh to its Yunnan province which has been receiving Bangladeshi medical tourists. Yunnan is seen as an alternative to India which has not granted adequate number of visas till recently.

The two sides expressed support for “high quality cooperation” as part of the Belt and Road Initiative and work jointly for modernisation. China supported greater role for Bangladesh in multilateral organisations like the UN and supported “Bangladesh to participate in the BRICS” and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Mr. Rahman appreciated zero-tariff treatment for 100% tariff lines, and said Dhaka will help facilitate greater Chinese investments. The two sides agreed to advance modernisation of the Mongla port and develop a Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chittagong.

China also appreciated Bangladesh for hosting the Rohingya refugees of the Rakhine state who were evicted by the Myanmar military in an operation in August-September 2017. China expressed support for “friendly consultation” with Myanmar and Bangladesh to settle the refugee crisis. The joint statement on the matter however did not use the term “Rohingya” and used “forcibly displaced people from the Rakhine state of Myanmar” to refer to the Rohingya community.

Published – June 27, 2026 02:08 am IST



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Yao Wen, Ambassador of China to Bangladesh, and commanders of the Chinese naval fleet Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan, called on Rear Admiral Masud Iqbal, Commander of the Chattogram Naval Area, Rear Admiral Mohammed Moinul Hassan, Commander of the Bangladesh Navy Fleet, and Rear Admiral S.M. Moniruzzaman, Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority on October 12, 2024. Photo: Facebook/@chinaembd

A Chinese naval fleet visited Bangladesh on Saturday (October 12, 2024), becoming the first foreign fleet to do so after since the interim government took charge in Dhaka in early August. China-Bangladesh relations will continue to grow irrespective of the recent political changes in Dhaka, China’s ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said on the occasion.

“No matter what changes have taken place in the domestic situation of Bangladesh, China’s commitment to develop China-Bangladesh relations remains unchanged. China is looking forward to working closely with Bangladesh to cement our traditional friendship, deepen friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas, promote high quality Belt and Road cooperation,” the Chinese embassy in Dhaka said in a statement.

Earlier, Mr. Yao Wen and the Commanders of the Chinese naval fleet, Qi Jiguang and Jing Gangshan, met Rear Admiral Masud Iqbal, Commander of the Chattogram Naval Area, Rear Admiral Mohammed Moinul Hassan, Commander of the Bangladesh Navy Fleet, and Rear Admiral S.M. Moniruzzaman, chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority. The two sides discussed plans to further strengthen maritime and security cooperation between the Bangladeshi and Chinese naval forces.

Strategic partnership

China and Bangladesh are “comprehensive strategic cooperative partners”, Mr. Yao Wen said. The last significant visit between the two countries was by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in July 8 to 10 when she reportedly cut short her trip to return to Dhaka and deal with the student agitation there.

Bangladesh has been building a dock in Chittagong with Chinese help. The facility had earlier attracted attention as it has the potential to host submarines and warships. However, in May this year, the South China Morning Post cited experts saying that New Delhi was “not overly concerned”, indicating that the warm political ties between Sheikh Hasina and India would prevent such a possibility. 

On Saturday (October 12, 2024), the Chinese PLANTask Group 83 reached the Chittagong port, amidst fanfare as Chinese and Bangladeshi citizens waved national flags. The Chinese fleet will be stationed in the Chittagong Port for four days and host a series of events, including bilateral meetings, deck receptions, and ship open days to enhance “China and Bangladesh Navy cooperation and mutual trust, and contribute to the building of a maritime community of shared future,” the Chinese embassy in Dhaka said.

Published – October 12, 2024 08:16 pm IST



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