Q: On the evening of January 11, the President of Bangladesh Ahmed quit his role as the Prime Minister of the caretaker government, declared a state of emergency and postponed the general election. What's China's comment on the current situation in Bangladesh?

A: As a friendly neighbor of Bangladesh, China follows closely the situation in Bangladesh. It is our sincere hope that parties concerned in Bangladesh can place the interests of their nation and people above other considerations, properly handle their differences so as to safeguard peace, stability and development of Bangladesh.