US EditionU.S. Moves to Counter China in Bangladesh, Plans to Pitch Defense Alternatives
- The United States plans to offer defense systems to Bangladesh's next government as alternatives to Chinese hardware, according to U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen.
- Bangladesh is preparing for a general election after a Gen Z-led uprising removed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- Christensen stated that the U.S. remains the largest contributor to humanitarian aid for 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
- U.S. businesses are looking to invest in Bangladesh if the new government demonstrates readiness for commercial partnerships.
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US flags China’s growing influence in Bangladesh, offers defence alternatives ahead of polls
The US has expressed concern over China’s growing footprint in South Asia and plans to offer Bangladesh’s next government defence equipment from the US and its allies as alternatives to Chinese systems
US plans to counter China in Bangladesh; focus on defence, commercial diplomacy
The US is concerned about China's growing influence in South Asia and plans to offer Bangladesh defense alternatives ahead of its election, following a recent defense agreement between China and Bangladesh.
US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives
DHAKA: The United States is concerned about China's expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladesh’s next government US and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware, Washington's ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters.Bangladesh
The US is concerned about China's growing presence in the region. China is investing in arms production in the country, among other things. The US also has economic plans.
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