Bangladesh, June 25 -- A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Beijing from Dalian by a high-speed train on Wednesday evening, marking the beginning of a visit widely viewed as a crucial milestone in shaping the future trajectory of Bangladesh-China relations.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by his spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman, reached Beijing's Chaoyang Railway Station at 5:35 pm local time after attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions, commonly known as the Summer Davos Forum, in Dalian of Liaoning Province.

Upon arrival, Tarique Rahman was accorded a ceremonial welcome, including a static guard of honour and red-carpet reception.

China's Minister of Customs and Secret...