Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said that Bangladesh and China are transitioning into a new phase of development cooperation centred on sustainability, and that Beijing is ready to become a long-term partner in helping Bangladesh adopt greener manufacturing standards across its textile and apparel industry.

Addressing the inaugural session of the Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo (BCGTX) 2025 in Dhaka on Thursday, he said China views environmental transformation in industry as a "strategic cornerstone" for future growth, not merely a compliance target.

"The direction of the global economy is very clear - countries that invest in green capacity today will lead tomorrow's trade," he said. "China stands rea...