History and Legend of Sino-Bangla Contacts

Both China and Bangladesh are countries with time-honored history and splendid culture. These two magical lands have witnessed contacts between the two vigorous nations for thousands of years. As an old Chinese saying goes, we can always get a better understanding of the present by reviewing the past. As we celebrate the festive occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bangladesh, I write this article to look back into history and look forward into the future with expectation and hope.