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China won't interfere in Bangladesh's internal affairs: envoy

China will not interfere in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today

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China won't interfere in Bangladesh's internal affairs: envoy

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China will not interfere in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today.

When asked for comments about the next election, he said, "We want stability in Bangladesh and will continue our cooperation. But it is up to Bangladeshi people how they want to see the elections and democracy."

The ambassador said this at an event jointly organised by Diplomatic Correspondents Association Bangladesh and Chinese embassy at a city hotel today.
Wen said China certainly wants Bangladeshi people and parties to settle their differences so that there is a right environment for election.

Asked about dialogue between the political parties in Bangladesh, he said it was not for a foreign ambassador to respond to that question.​

 

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Beijing won’t meddle in Bangladesh elections

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said China will not intervene in Bangladesh’s elections, saying that it is an internal issue of Bangladesh.

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Beijing won't meddle in Bangladesh elections
Says Chinese envoy

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Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said China will not intervene in Bangladesh's elections, saying that it is an internal issue of Bangladesh.

"Our policy always remains the same. China never intervenes in other country's internal issues. I can say the election is the internal affairs of Bangladesh. It has to be decided by Bangladesh people. So, that is our position," he said.

The Chinese envoy made the comments while talking to journalists after a meeting with Planning Minister Abdul Mannan at the Planning Commission yesterday.
"We discussed long-term cooperation. We believe our cooperation is for long time for the benefits of Bangladesh people," he said.

Mannan said China has made significant development over the years. They have implemented 28th five-year plans and Bangladesh is implementing only 8th five-year plan.
"The Chinese envoy said we both can share our experiences and planning for development," he said.

China has vast experience and expertise in infrastructure development and is also working in Bangladesh. Thus they are ready to share their experiences with Bangladesh, he said.

Mannan said he expects China to support Bangladesh in the post-LDC period after 2026 by providing duty-free facilities to Bangladeshi products.

China is also interested in investing in solar power and electric vehicles in Bangladesh, he said.

After construction of the Padma Bridge, there are more scopes for investment and development in the country's southwestern region.

"We assured the Chinese envoy that we consider China as a very important friend. We have got Chinese support in the past and are getting it now. We hope to have more support in the future too," Mannan said.​

 

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[H1]China says will back Bangladesh against 'external interference'[/H1]

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said Beijing would support Bangladesh in "opposing external interference" and would deepen economic cooperation including through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

China's support to Bangladesh comes against the backdrop of Dhaka's recent differences with Washington, which issued a public call for "free and transparent" elections that are scheduled for later this year.
"China supports Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in opposing external interference, so that the country can maintain domestic unity and stability, and achieve development and revitalisation," he was quoted as saying by State media, adding that Beijing was "willing to continue to work with Bangladesh in firmly supporting each other in issues involving their respective core interests."
The U.S. has also sanctioned senior officials of the Rapid Action Battalion, a tool of Prime Minister Hasina's in her crackdown against terrorism. In April this year, Ms. Hasina slammed the U.S. saying that "it has the power to topple governments in any country and the Muslim countries in particular are experiencing a tough time."
China says will back Bangladesh against 'external interference' - The Hindu

 

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Hasan: China does not interfere in Bangladesh politics

China has been involved in many mega projects of Bangladesh, says Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud

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Publish : 28 Feb 2023, 05:14 PMUpdate : 28 Feb 2023, 07:01 PM

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said China is a development partner of Bangladesh and it wants to be a partner in future too for materializing the dream of a developed nation by 2041 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

"China is a development partner of Bangladesh. And they want to be a development partner in future also to materialize the dream of a developed nation by 2041 under the dynamic leadership of Bangabandhu's daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. They didn't poke nose in the politics of Bangladesh and don't want to do it in future too," he said.

The minister said this to reporters after a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen at his office at the Secretariat in the capital.

Hasan said the ambassador came here for a courtesy call and discussions were held over the role of the Chinese government in 'development processes', development ideas and other issues.

"You (journalists) all know that China was involved in many of the country's mega projects like Bangabandhu Tunnel, different bridges and other projects. They are constructing a pipeline so that oil can come directly from offshore to Patenga Eastern Refinery in Chittagong. They are also working in EPZ," said Hasan, also Awami League joint general secretary.

Besides, he said, there are 'Six TV' projects for setting up television centers in divisional cities. "It is supposed to be financed by the Chinese government in 'concessional loan'. We are moving ahead slowly in this regard as the world is going through an economic recession. Discussions were held on this issue too," he added.

Yao Wen said a lively discussion was held with the information minister. China has been supporting the country's (Bangladesh) economic, infrastructural and social development as a partner, he added.

"We are happy to play a pivotal role in these areas. We never poke nose in the politics of the country and also don't want to do it in future," Wen added.​

 

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[H1]Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia[/H1]
Beijing will celebrate a return of the Awami League the most. But Dhaka might struggle to balance India-China ties.
[H2]The Chinese strategic calculus[/H2]
The Chinese have identified opportunities in retaining the AL government. Since 2010, China's influence has been growing in the decision-making architecture of both Bangladesh and the AL at various levels. Beijing has strong strategic compulsions to turn Bangladesh into a state heavily dependent on it, like Myanmar and Cambodia.

Doing so will ensure easier Chinese access to Indian Ocean sea lanes, bypassing the Malacca Strait via the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) connecting Yunnan province to the seaport city of Kyaukpyu in Myanmar's Rakhine state. Geographically, the Ganga-Padma-Brahmaputra delta hosts the shortest land route to access the sea lanes from mainland China.

That was the British calculation when they set up Calcutta (now known as Kolkata), which was then part of undivided Bengal, as their transshipment point to support the East India Company's opium and tea trade with China. As things stand, AL in power will ensure a predictable, stable and favourable political climate to protect and promote China's large infrastructure investments in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia | Politics | Al Jazeera

 

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Ambassador Yao Wen Calls on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina​

China will firmly support Bangladesh in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in opposing external interference. China will also support Bangladesh in maintaining unity and stability, and in playing a more active role in international and regional affairs. China is committed to assisting Bangladesh in realizing the "Vision 2041" and the dream of "Sonar Bangla" at an early date.
Ambassador Yao Wen Calls on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (china-embassy.gov.cn)

 

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Beijing doesn’t want foreign intervention in Bangladesh polls: Chinese ambassador

China's Ambassador to Bangladesh emphasizes no foreign interventions in upcoming national election | Chinese Embassy in Dhaka

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Beijing doesn't want foreign intervention in Bangladesh polls: Chinese ambassador
Diplomatic Correspondent​

Dhaka

Published: 09 Nov 2023, 16: 34

Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen addressing the seminar titled 'BRI@10: Ushering in Next Golden Decade'Prothom Alo

Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said that China expects an election as per the constitution and laws of the country. China doesn't want any foreign intervention in the upcoming national election in Bangladesh. China itself doesn't interfere in the internal affairs of any country either.

The Chinese ambassador made these remarks while speaking to newspersons in a seminar at a hotel in the capital Thursday.

The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) organised the seminar titled "BRI@10: Ushering in Next Golden Decade" in association with the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka.

Ambassador Yao Wen said, "Election is completely an internal issue of Bangladesh. Any decision regarding this shall be taken by the Bangladeshis. China expects that all the stakeholders will maintain the political and social stability in Bangladesh together. Bangladesh knows the kind of election required."

The Chinese ambassador also stressed on maintaining stability in the post-election times considering the huge Chinese investments in Bangladesh.

In response to a question regarding dialogues among the political parties, Yao Wen said, "The political parties can say better in this regard. China wants social stability in Bangladesh."

Speaking regarding Rohingya repatriation Yao Wen said China, Bangladesh and Myanmar are trying to start the repatriation. The Rohigyas are guests in this country. Besides, support from the international community is also needed in this regard. China is observing that many of the countries do not want Rohingya repatriation.

Addressing the seminar, Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) president Ke Changliang said, "China is implementing several mega projects in Bangladesh. China is going to implement more projects in the coming days. China will stand by Bangladesh in its journey towards 'smart Bangladesh'.

DCAB president Rezaul Karim Lotus and general secretary Imrul Kayes also addressed the seminar.​

 

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Submarine Diplomacy: A Snapshot of China's Influence along the Bay of Bengal (csis.org)

 

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China never interferes in other countries’ polls: Envoy

Apart from the election-related issues, the discussion involved the issue of strengthening the bilateral trade and investment

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China never interferes in other countries' polls: Envoy
Staff Correspondent​

Dhaka

Published: 16 Aug 2023, 20: 16

Chinese ambassador in Dhaka, Yao Wen, meets planning minister MA Mannan in Dhaka on 16 August, 2023.Collected

Chinese ambassador in Dhaka, Yao Wen, has ruled out his country's interference in the election of Bangladesh, saying that China never interferes in other countries' internal issues.

He made the statement while talking to reporters after meeting planning minister MA Mannan at the latter's office in the capital on Wednesday.

Asked about the upcoming election, the Chinese envoy said, "China never interferes in other countries' internal affairs. The election is a domestic concern for Bangladesh."

Apart from the election-related issues, the discussion involved the issue of strengthening the bilateral trade and investment, said the planning minister.

Responding to the reporters' queries, minister MA Mannan said, "It is the policy of China that it will not poke its nose into other countries' internal issues. They reiterated their stance today, and we have assured them that we consider China a very important neighbour. We had friendship with China in the past, it remains in the present, and will continue in the future."

Ambassador Yao Wen conveyed his country's interest in contributing to infrastructural development in the western region of Bangladesh.

He pledged China's commitment to providing comprehensive assistance for enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations.

Their discussions encompassed ways for long-term cooperation between the two countries. Specifically, the Chinese envoy revealed his country's interest in funding the infrastructural development in the western region as well as in providing necessary assistance after the graduation of Bangladesh from the group of least developed countries (LDC).

Planning minister MA Mannan also said China is interested to make more investment in Bangladesh, specially to tap into the potentials presented by the western region thanks to the Padma Bridge.

China is working to scale up the capacity of Mongla port, and is now seeking to invest in the solar power and electric vehicle assembly industries.​

 

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So now I have come to a conclusion, and that is China will not interfere in any internal problem between political parties in Bangladesh, and will not let outsiders interfere because China belives in our sovereignty ( tested friend no doubt!) !

Hence doesn't matter how hard USA And India or others try to kick out queen Hasina they will be failed to do so! Case closed!

That's why it looks Hasina is safe till 2041, because nobody can go against Chinese will ; not even USA , let alone puny India!