New Delhi, May 26 -- In an unusual sort of advisory, the Chinese embassy in Bangladesh has warned its nationals in the country against "buying a foreign wife" in the country. Aimed at curbing matchmaking scams, the Chinese embassy reminded its citizens of the laws on foreign-related marriage.

'Think twice before marrying in Bangladesh,' the embassy warned.

The embassy said that the Chinese citizens in Bangladesh should also strictly follow the laws concerning marriages with foreigners and avoid illegal matchmaking agents. It advised its citizens to not be misled by the idea of "cross-border dating content" on short video platforms.

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