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Ambassador's Message
ON this auspicious occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, I am glad to extend, on behalf of Chinese Government and people, our sincere greetings and best wishes to the Government and people of Bangladesh. I would also like to convey my warmest greetings and sincere wishes to all Chinese people living in Bangladesh. At the same time, my heartfelt appreciation goes to those who have made great contributions in strengthening the fraternal China-Bangladesh relationship.
Since the founding in 1949, especially after the implementation of the policy of reform and opening up in 1978, China has achieved great developments, which draws worldwide recognition. Since 2011, the Chinese Government has been carrying out the Twelfth Five-Year Plan, which is focused on the transformation of industrial pattern and economic restructuring. With concerted efforts of all Chinese people, China has made comprehensive achievements in various fields including politics, economy, social development, health, etc. In the first half of this year, China's economy is developing in a smooth manner and the inflation rate was kept at a fairly low level, despite the gloomy world economic environment. China will continue to make its due contribution to the economic development of Asia and the world as a whole.
At the same time, we are fully aware that China still faces numerous challenges. China has become the world's second largest economy in terms of GDP volume, yet its per capita GDP ranks around the 100th place in the world. Right now in China, over 100 million people are living with less than one dollar per day. As the largest developing country in the world, China is under large pressure from population, resources and environment. The global economic downturn has posed a negative impact on China's economic development.
Besides, the road to economic restructuring, regional economic rebalancing, and social equality remains tortuous. Under the leadership of Chinese Central Government and with efforts of all Chinese people, we are bound to conquer the obstacles on our way forward and turn China into a prosperous, strong, democratic and harmonious country.
October 4th, 2012 is the 37th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bangladesh. The past 37 years witnessed healthy and steady development of China-Bangladesh relationship. The two countries have neither problem left from the past, nor conflict of interests at present. Political trust, economic cooperation, cultural exchange and people-to-people contacts have always been the main themes of our relationship. In the international arena, both countries have same or similar positions on most international and regional issues, and have maintained effective cooperation with each other. Bangladesh always adheres to “One China” policy. And China always supports Bangladesh in safeguarding its national sovereignty and independence.
China and Bangladesh share common task of developing economy and improve people's living standards. Over the years, China supports Bangladesh with projects concerning national development and people's livelihood. Six Bangladesh-China friendship Bridges and Bangabandhu International Convention Center have become the symbol of our friendship. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is extending valuable support to China on issues relating to China's core and major interests. China-Bangladesh relationship has become the model of friendship between countries with different social systems and cultures.
Our economic and trade relation has been making great progress. Last year, the total trade volume between China and Ban-
gladesh was $8.26 billion, an increase of 17% as compared with 2011. On 1 July 2010, China started to provide zero-tariff treatment to 4762 Bangladeshi products, accounting for 65% of Bangladeshi products exported to China. In order to further boost Bangladesh export to China, we will increase this ratio to 95% in 2013.
In the area of development activities, the construction of Shajalal Fertilizer Factory has commenced; the project of introduction of 3G and expansion of 2.5G technology has successfully concluded and started commercial operation. Projects such as Padma Water Factory, E-government and NGN based Telecommunication Network are moving smoothly.
In 2010, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and H.E. Xi Jinping, Vice President of China had a successful exchange of visits. The two countries decided to establish and develop the comprehensive partnership of cooperation from the strategic perspective on the basis of the principles of longstanding friendship, equality and mutual benefits. At present, the two countries are working together to enrich and further push forward this comprehensive partnership of cooperation. I hope that China and Bangladesh can join hands and make unremitting efforts for the well-being of the two peoples, for the prosperity of the two countries, and for the peace and development of the world.