Hasina described China as Bangladesh's "largest trading partner and said that her country considers China as a "trusted partner" in realising its dreams". During Xi's visit, both sides made a decision to upgrade the bilateral ties to a strategic partnership of cooperation, raising the bilateral relationship to a new level. "These trade and investment deals are between Chinese companies including some of their state firms and Bangladesh private sector". That China has now placed a precise focus on Bangladesh sends clear signals of Beijing's intentions to India. Beijing had also proposed an economic corridor linking Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and northern India earlier.

Source: bd News24 October 21, 2016 17:26 UTC