- Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman visited Beijing and asked Xi to help narrow the trade gap by diversifying Bangladeshi exports to China — he singled out mangoes, jackfruit, guava, aquatic products, leather and pharmaceuticals.
- China pledged support for major infrastructure plans, including the China‑Myanmar‑Bangladesh Economic Corridor, ports and Teesta River restoration, and cooperation on AI, green development, healthcare and education.
- China is a major lender and investor in Bangladesh but has grown more cautious about new financing — quirky aside: the top Bangladeshi export to China last year was human hair for wig making.
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