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Subject
China-Bangladesh ties.
Significance
Bangladesh sits at a strategic juncture in South Asia, bordering China's main rival for power in the region, India. It is also located along the route of the Maritime Silk Road, China's project for global connectivity reaching out to Africa and Europe. Its economy is growing, opening up opportunities for Chinese trade and investment.
Impacts
Religious extremism within Bangladesh will be a concern for China's firms.
Bangladesh will benefit from Chinese interest and rivalry between China and India.
Primarily of regional concern, security flare-ups would fuel global tensions, especially regarding the impact of China's rise.
Keywords:
Bangladesh,
China,
AP,
India,
Japan,
South Asia,
United States,
BANGLADESH/CHINA,
economy,
politics,
foreign policy,
regional,
security
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2016
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