On December 11, 2025, a high-level delegation of investors from various industrial sectors of China paid a visit to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

The meeting with the Chinese delegation was led on behalf of BGMEA by Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan, while the Chinese side was headed by Frank Yi, Chairman of global fashion partner BETTEX Inds. Ltd.

The meeting, held at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, was also attended by BGMEA Vice President Md. Shehab Udduza Chowdhury; Directors Faisal Samad, Md. Hasib Uddin, Rumana Rashid, and Mohammed Sohel.

Members of the Chinese delegation represented a wide range of industries and service sectors, including textiles, fabrics and backward linkage industries; IT, AI and supply chain technology; high-tech industries; education and technical research; as well as legal advisory and dispute resolution services.

The discussions focused on exploring trade and investment opportunities between Bangladesh and China, with particular emphasis on joint investments in the garment industry’s backward linkage sectors—especially man-made fiber (MMF)—along with several other key sectors important to industrial growth.

During the meeting, BGMEA leaders highlighted Bangladesh’s growing emphasis on upgrading technology and machinery to produce high-value products, particularly man-made fiber-based garments, and to enhance overall capacity for higher-value apparel manufacturing.

BGMEA Senior Vice President Inamul Haq Khan urged Chinese business leaders to come forward with joint investments in MMF-based textiles, chemicals, and renewable energy sectors to enhance competitiveness, reduce costs, and shorten lead times in the industry.

He also sought Chinese cooperation in areas such as AI-driven technologies, integrated supply chains, 3D photoprotyping, and Digital Product Passports to help Bangladesh effectively address the post-LDC graduation challenges.

BGMEA Director Faisal Samad emphasized the importance of close engagement between business communities of the two countries. He proposed holding a focused coordination meeting involving BGMEA and Chinese business leaders in January, with the initiative and support of BETTEX Inds. Ltd.

At the same time, he proposed that BGMEA sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) of China for cooperation in education and research.

Faisal Samad further noted that as Bangladesh’s garment sector imports fabrics from China, business disputes sometimes arise between the two parties. In this regard, he said that a Chinese law firm could serve as an effective platform for dispute resolution, benefiting businesses from both countries.

The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in joint investments in key sectors, including renewable energy.

They also invited BGMEA leaders to visit major fabric manufacturing hubs in China, and both sides agreed to hold a follow-up meeting in January.

The Chinese delegation included IT and supply chain experts such as Yi Shanwei, Chairman, and Yi Ran, Project Manager of Weihai Bettex; Luo Fei, Chairman of Beijing Mofeng Technology; and Gao Bin, President of Nanjing Zhiyi Network Technology.

From the textile and fabric sectors, participants included Shen Hanxin, CEO of Fast Powder; Luan Rundong, Executive Director of Changzhou Jinhe Investment; and Quan Shouli, General Manager of Suzhou Youwo Rui New Materials Technology.

From the education sector, Wu Jie of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business was present, while legal advisory support was represented by Cheng Tingting, Senior Partner of Jiangsu Manxiu Law Firm.

These members attended the meeting with the objective of expanding their investments in Bangladesh across diversified sectors such as garments, textiles, IT infrastructure, high technology (electronics and AI), and technical education.