Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has expressed optimism that the people from all walks of life in Bangladesh would actively participate in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations and the year of China-Bangladesh people-to-people exchanges.

He hoped that Bangladeshis would join joint efforts contributing to further strengthening and elevating the friendship between Bangladesh and China.

Ambassador Yao, together by Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, visited the "China Book House" on Friday organised by the Chinese Embassy at the "Ekushey Book Fair".

They attended a special exhibition showcasing traditional Chinese craftsmanship hosted by the Confucius Institutes and...