China on Thursday reacted to China-related remarks by the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, urging the US side "to be more aware of its responsibilities, and focus more on actions" that are "conducive to Bangladesh’s stability" as well as the development and cooperation in the region. "Such remarks by the US Ambassador to Bangladesh are irresponsible and utterly unfounded," said the spokesperson at the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, refuting China-related remarks by the US ambassador to Bangladesh. It is conducive to the development and stability in the region," said the spokesperson. China said the cooperation between Bangladesh and China is a matter between the two countries and their peoples, and brooks no interference or finger-pointing by the US side. ‘You know, as I said in my hearing…I am concerned about broader Chinese influence in South Asia.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2026 09:54 UTC