Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has expressed optimism that the people from all walks of life in Bangladesh would actively participate in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations and the year of China-Bangladesh people-to-people exchanges.

He hoped that Bangladeshis would join joint efforts contributing to further strengthening and elevating the friendship between Bangladesh and China.

Ambassador Yao, together by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, visited the “China Book House” on Friday organised by the Chinese Embassy at the “Ekushey Book Fair”.

They attended a special exhibition showcasing traditional Chinese craftsmanship hosted by the Confucius Institutes and engaged warmly with local readers, adding another cultural highlight to the 2025 Dhaka “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations.

The ambassador said the “China Book House” was established as a gateway for the Bangladeshi people to learn more about China.

He welcomed Bangladeshi readers to explore and gain new knowledge through the platform.

The “China Book House” exhibits over 400 types of Chinese publications, totalling over 1,000 copies, covering topics such as culture, history, folklore, tourism, cuisine, economy, politics, and Chinese language learning.

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In front of the “China Book House”, teachers from the Confucius Institutes set up interactive booths so that visitors could have the opportunity to experience traditional Chinese crafts such as sugar painting, woodblock printing, lacquer fan making, and the Luban lock.

A dragon and lion dance team also performed up close for the audience, adding to the lively and festive atmosphere.

Farooki said the “China Book House” enriched the cultural diversity of the “Ekushey Book Fair” and created a unique space for Bangladeshi readers to gain firsthand insights into Chinese culture.