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.
