Staff Reporter : Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh Holds Grand Reception Celebrating 76th Anniversary of Founding of the People’s Republic of China and 50 Years of China-Bangladesh Diplomatic Relations.
On September 17, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangladesh held a grand reception to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Bangladesh. Ambassador Yao Wen attended and addressed the reception. H.E. Professor Muhammad Yunus, Hon’ble Chief Adviser delivered a video message. Hon’ble Adviser to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Salahuddin Ahmed was the chief guest and Hon’ble Adviser to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Mr. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki was the special guest. The event was attended by over 600 guests, including Hon’ble Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan; senior representatives of major political parties; foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations in Bangladesh; as well as representatives from Chinese institutions in Bangladesh, teachers and students of Confucius Institutes, overseas Chinese, media professionals, and think tank experts.
In his address, Ambassador Yao Wen stated that 2025 marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. Eighty years ago, the Chinese people made tremendous national sacrifices to save human civilization and defend world peace. Eighty years later, China has become the major power with the best track record on peace and security issues.
Under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people have achieved the miracle of eliminating absolute poverty. China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world. Not long ago, President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Governance Initiative, further contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to improving global governance. Since its proposal, the initiative has garnered broad international support, including from Bangladesh.
The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Bangladesh, as well as the Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Looking back over the five decades of friendly exchanges, China and Bangladesh have always been good neighbors, sincere friends, and reliable partners, treating each other with respect, sincerity, strategic autonomy, and engaging in win-win cooperation. China stands ready to continue supporting Bangladesh in its modernization journey and to advance hand in hand, writing a new chapter in the China-Bangladesh community with a shared future.
Hon’ble Chief Adviser H.E. Professor Muhammad Yunus extended warm congratulations on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 50th anniversary of China-Bangladesh diplomatic ties. He spoke highly of the remarkable achievements made by China under the leadership of the Communist Party of China in areas such as economic
development, technological innovation, poverty alleviation, and serving the people, as well as its inspiration and contributions to the Global South and the international community. H.E. Professor Yunus reviewed the development of bilateral relations over the past 50 years,
stating that China is Bangladesh’s closest friend and most reliable partner. He expressed gratitude for China’s long-standing trust, assistance, and support for Bangladesh. Bangladesh and China will move forward hand in hand to advance their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, bringing peace, prosperity, and happiness to the peoples of both countries and the world.
Hon’ble Adviser to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that China, based on the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit, has provided assistance in areas such as infrastructure, education, science and technology, and health care, making significant contributions to Bangladesh’s development and bringing tangible benefits to its people.
Hon’ble Adviser to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Mr. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki stated that profound people-to-people bonds have been established between the two nations, and China-Bangladesh relations have now reached an all-time high.
The reception was filled with a festive and warm atmosphere. Performances by the Yunnan Golden&Silver Bird Art Troupe and the Quanzhou Art Troupe, including ethnic dances, face-changing acrobatics, and traditional instrumental music, won rounds of applause from the guests. The venue featured Photo Exhibition on Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between China and Bangladesh and Photo Exhibition on Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as multiple thematic booths for enterprise displays, tourism promotion, and cultural experiences, which attracted great attention from the attendees.