Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said that China is actively working to open its market for Bangladeshi agricultural products such as jackfruit and guava, following the successful export of fresh mangoes earlier this year.
“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,” Ambassador Yao said.
He made the remarks while inaugurating the Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on Thursday.
Highlighting the growing trade and investment partnership between the two nations, the ambassador noted that China has been Bangladesh’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, with bilateral trade exceeding US$24 billion.
“Since August last year, more than 20 Chinese companies have signed investment agreements in Bangladesh with a combined value of nearly US$800 million,” he said.
Ambassador Yao also mentioned that China has granted zero-tariff treatment to 100 percent of Bangladeshi taxable products until 2028, reflecting Beijing’s strong commitment to shared prosperity and sustainable development.
“China-Bangladesh cooperation is not a zero-sum game but a path toward mutual benefit and improving people’s livelihoods,” he added.
Referring to the expo’s theme, Green Textile, the envoy said the event marks a new milestone in bilateral economic cooperation. China, he said, is ready to work with Bangladesh to promote green transformation in the textile industry, introduce energy-efficient technologies, and enhance Bangladesh’s competitiveness in the global supply chain.
He further emphasized strengthening collaboration in textile machinery, digital printing, and smart manufacturing to build a sustainable green industrial chain.
The ambassador described 2025 as a landmark year, marking the 50th anniversary of China-Bangladesh diplomatic relations, and reaffirmed that the friendship between the two nations is rooted in win-win cooperation.
He also referred to President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which upholds sovereign equality, international law, and people-centered development — principles aligned with the pursuit of inclusive global growth.
Organized by Savor International Limited, the three-day expo is co-organized by the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB), with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Shanghai Climate Week as strategic partners.
BGMEA Vice-President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, BTMC Chairman Brigadier General S M Zahid Hasan, BCCCI President Md Khorshed Alam, CEAB President Han Kun, and other dignitaries were also present at the event.
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