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Bangladesh seeks China help to repatriate Rohingya refugees

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By JULHAS ALAM
Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh has sought cooperation from China to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar during a visit by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who promised better trade ties, investment and support for infrastructure development in the South Asian nation. China had used its influence in Myanmar to broker a 2017 agreement to repatriate Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar. The Rohingya refuse to return, fearing danger in Myanmar, which has been exacerbated by the military takeover there last year. Bangladesh has strong relations with China but has to balance them while maintaining ties with India and the U.S.

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