China expects a fair and peaceful election

Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Mr Zhang Zuo on Saturday said China believes that the people of Bangladesh have the ability to hold the upcoming general elections in a fair and peaceful manner.

He said this while responding to a question whether China would send election observers to Bangladesh or not.

Mr Zhang Zuo was talking to newsmen after a dialogue on Bangladesh- China Relations: Prognosis for the Future' organised by the Cosmos Foundation at a Dhaka city hotel.

"China hopes that the coming election will be held in peaceful and fair manner," he said.

Asked to respond to a criticism that China was backing Myanmar despite its involvement in ethnic cleansing against Rohingyas, the Ambassador said China has been playing a very constructive role in resolving the Rohingya issue.

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