Chinese Embassy refutes China-related remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh

A spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh refutes China-related remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh. The following is the full and unedited text of a statement which the Chinese embassy spokesperson in Bangladesh sent on Feb. 11, 2026: “Q: Recently, the U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh claimed that the United States is concerned about growing Chinese influence in South Asia and is committed to working closely with the Bangladeshi government to clearly communicate the risks of certain types of engagement with China. What is China’s comment on this?
A: The Chinese embassy has made clear its solemn position on the relevant issue. The U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh was singing the same old tune again, pointed fingers at China-Bangladesh relations and was mixing white and black. Such remarks are made with ulterior motives.
I would like to reiterate that China and Bangladesh respect and support each other and have set a fine example of friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries. China is a trustworthy partner of South Asian countries, and its friendly cooperation with South Asian countries has safeguarded peace and stability in the region, promoted development and revitalization, and has been supported and welcomed by the peoples in the region.
China-Bangladesh relations, as well as China’s relations with South Asian countries, are not targeted at any third party, nor will they be swayed by any external force. Any attempt to interfere in or obstruct these relations is doomed to fail.”