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US Intensifies Strategy Against China's Influence in Bangladesh

2/13/2026

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US Counteracts China's Influence

The United States intensifies efforts to counter China's influence ahead of February 12 elections.
U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen said Washington aims to provide alternatives to Chinese military hardware.
China deepens ties with Bangladesh, including a defense deal for a drone factory.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami lead polls, less aligned with India than the ousted Awami League.
Amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations, the United States seeks stronger economic ties.

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Australia Charges Spies

Australian police have charged two Chinese nationals with "reckless foreign interference" for spying on the Guan Yin Citta Buddhist group.
The charges followed a tip from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
The suspects, aged 25 and 31, could face up to 15 years in prison.
ASIO's director-general says foreign regimes are targeting diaspora communities and urges public awareness and reporting of suspicious activities.

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US Counteracts China's Influence

The United States intensifies efforts to counter China's influence ahead of February 12 elections.
U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen said Washington aims to provide alternatives to Chinese military hardware.
China deepens ties with Bangladesh, including a defense deal for a drone factory.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami lead polls, less aligned with India than the ousted Awami League.
Amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations, the United States seeks stronger economic ties.

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