Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, visited China from March 26–29, 2025. He attended the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan (26–27 March) and held official engagements in Beijing (27–29 March). The visit coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations and the Year of China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchanges.
Prof. Yunus met Chinese President Xi Jinping in a warm, friendly atmosphere. President Xi recalled how Dr. Yunus’s microfinance model influenced his policy outlook during his leadership in Fujian Province. Additional high-level meetings were held with:
Prof. Yunus also delivered a keynote at Boao Forum and received an Honorary Doctorate from Peking University (March 29).
1 Intergovernmental Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation
8 MoUs covering:
The business engagement was structured in four parts:
Participating companies included CCECC, CRCC, Power China, CRBC, Hisense, Internet Plus, SUS, and others.
Total commitment: approx. $2.1 billion, of which:
~$1 billion is direct investment (not loans), from 30 Chinese companies.
Most focused on the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Anwara, Chattogram.
In addition, from August 2024 until now, 34 companies have committed $160 million in investments through BEPZA, reflecting growing investor confidence in Bangladesh’s export-oriented industrial potential.
12% of total package was non-repayable grants, approx. $250 million:
China designated 4 hospitals in Kunming for Bangladeshi patients.
Plan to build a dedicated hospital in Bangladesh.
Focus areas: robotic physiotherapy, cardiovascular surgery, and logistics.
Plan for Chattogram–Kunming direct flights via China Eastern Airlines.
Bangladesh invited Chinese participation in:
MoU signed on hydrological information sharing (Yarlung Zangbo–Jamuna).
Agreement to hold future Maritime Cooperation Dialogues.
China reaffirmed support for a mutually acceptable repatriation framework between Bangladesh and Myanmar. Commended Bangladesh’s humanitarian role. Continued diplomatic and logistical support promised.
Bangladesh reaffirmed support for the One-China Principle. Recognized Taiwan as part of China.
China reiterated non-interference and support for Bangladesh’s sovereignty and national development.
Bangladesh positioned itself as a gateway to South and Southeast Asia, including Seven Sisters (India), Nepal, Bhutan.
Ongoing port developments: Matarbari Deep Sea Port and Bay Terminal in Chattogram to support regional trade.
Upcoming Investment Summit already has 96+ Chinese delegates registered.
In mid-April, China’s Director General of Commerce will lead a 15-company delegation to visit Anwara CEIZ.
Goal: deepen industrial investment in response to positive signals from President Xi.
Bangladesh emphasized the need for frequent visits and believes China will remain the largest source of long-term investment.
孟加拉国过渡政府首席顾问穆罕默德·尤努斯教授于2025年3月26日至29日对中国进行正式访问。
他出席了博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会（3月26日至27日，海南）并在北京展开高层访问（3月27日至29日）。
此次访问恰逢中孟建交50周年及“中孟人民交流年”。
尤努斯教授与中国国家主席习近平在亲切友好的氛围中举行会谈。
习近平主席回忆称，其在福建省政府工作期间曾深入研究尤努斯教授的小额信贷模式与社会企业理念，并从中受益良多。
其他会晤对象包括：
尤努斯教授还在博鳌论坛发表主旨演讲，并于3月29日荣获北京大学荣誉博士学位并发表专题演讲。
双方签署了1项政府间《经济与技术合作协定》
签署了8份合作备忘录，涵盖：
商务合作交流分为四个环节：
与会中国企业包括中铁建（CRCC）、中交建（CCECC）、电建集团（Power China）、海信（Hisense）、互联网+、SUS集团等。
中国共作出约21亿美元的合作承诺，其中：
合作包中约12%为无偿赠款，总额达2.5亿美元：
中国指定昆明四家医院接收孟加拉患者。
将在孟加拉新建一所专科医院。
重点合作方向包括：机器人康复、心脏手术、医疗器械物流
中国东方航空计划开通吉大港–昆明直航航班
孟加拉请求中国制定为期50年的水资源管理总体规划。
双方将推进：
将适时启动中孟海洋事务对话机制。
中国重申将继续协助推动孟缅双边对话解决罗兴亚人遣返问题。
对孟加拉在安置难民方面的人道主义贡献表示高度赞赏
承诺继续提供外交与后勤支持
孟加拉坚定支持一个中国原则。
明确承认台湾为中国领土不可分割的一部分
中方重申尊重孟加拉的主权与发展道路，坚持不干涉内政
孟加拉提出将自身打造成南亚与东南亚连接枢纽。
