Chinese Embassy warns citizens of Bangladesh 'foreign wife' scams, citing risks of trafficking.

The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has warned its citizens against participating in cross-border marriages and online matchmaking, due to concerns over bride trafficking. With around 30 million Chinese men unable to find spouses, the demand for "foreign wives" has risen. The embassy urges caution against scams and notes that those involved in human trafficking could face up to life imprisonment or the death penalty under Bangladesh law.