Highlights
- China plans to open its market for Bangladeshi jackfruit and guava.
- First consignment of Bangladeshi mangoes successfully exported in May 2025.
- Bilateral trade between the two countries exceeds USD 24 billion.
- Over 20 new Chinese investment deals worth nearly USD 800 million signed since 2024.
- China offers zero-tariff access to 100% Bangladeshi taxable products until 2028.
- Green Textile Expo 2025 marks 50 years of China-Bangladesh diplomatic relations.
China Expands Market Access for Bangladeshi Fruits
Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, announced that China is now working to open its market for Bangladeshi jackfruit and guava, following the successful entry of fresh mangoes earlier this year.
The envoy said,
“More and more Bangladeshi quality agricultural products are entering the Chinese market. In May this year, the first consignment of fresh Bangladeshi mangoes was successfully exported to China, and we are now working to provide access for jackfruit and guava.”
He made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.
Strengthening Trade and Investment Ties
Ambassador Yao Wen highlighted that China has been Bangladesh’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 24 billion.
“সাধারণ ডিম বিক্রি করে আমরা কীভাবে ১৫ লক্ষ কাস্টমার এনেছি—এই বইয়ে আছে তার বাস্তব কাহিনি!”
Since August 2024, more than 20 Chinese companies have signed investment deals worth around USD 800 million in Bangladesh. He emphasized that China granted zero-tariff treatment to all Bangladeshi taxable products until 2028, showing Beijing’s commitment to mutual prosperity and development.
Ambassador Yao Wen added,
“China-Bangladesh cooperation is not a zero-sum game but a path toward mutual benefit and improving people’s livelihoods.”
Focus on Green Textile and Sustainable Growth
The ambassador also mentioned that the Green Textile Expo symbolizes a new stage in bilateral economic cooperation. He said China is ready to work closely with Bangladesh to promote eco-friendly textile production, introduce energy-efficient technologies, and enhance the country’s global competitiveness.
“আপনার ব্যবসা এখন অনলাইনে— Storola-এর সাথে সহজ ও স্মার্টভাবে!”
Yao Wen further stressed the need for joint efforts in textile machinery, digital printing, and smart manufacturing, aiming to build a sustainable green industrial chain.
Celebrating 50 Years of Diplomatic Friendship
Calling 2025 a “significant year,” the ambassador noted that it marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Bangladesh. He said the friendship between the two nations has always been guided by mutual respect and win-win cooperation.
Ambassador Yao Wen also referred to President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which supports sovereign equality, multilateralism, and people-centered development — values aligned with the global pursuit of fairness and inclusivity.
About the Expo
The Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo 2025 is being organized by Savor International Limited, in collaboration with the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB). Strategic partners include the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Shanghai Climate Week.
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Notable attendees included BGMEA Vice-President Mizanur Rahman, BTMC Chairman Brigadier General S M Zahid Hasan, BCCCI President Md Khorshed Alam, and CEAB President Han Kun, among others.
