Currently, we stand at the crossroads of shifting global alliances, new forms of global power competition, polarity among the traditional and emerging power centers, and the rise of multi-polar world order. The Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming the hotspot of the global power contest. South Asia, as one of the growing economic centers, with one-fourth...
In an unprecedented move, visiting Chinese leaders have publicly claimed that certain countries are trying to destabilise the good relations between Nepal and China, while some elements are also defaming the Belt and Road Initiative by calling it a ‘debt trap’. During an interaction with second-rung leaders of major political parties represented in Parliament, Sun...
KATHMANDU, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Nepal has voiced hope for deepening intra-party exchanges and cooperation with China, so as to promote an in-depth development of bilateral relations. A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Sun Haiyan, deputy head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited Nepal from Jan....
Nepal and China will sign the implementation plan of the Belt and Road Initiative “very soon”, Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha said on January 27, nearly seven years after the two neighbours inked an agreement to undertake ambitious Beijing-backed infrastructure projects in the Himalayan nation. ALSO READ What is the Belt and Road Initiative,...
With the projects mentioned under the framework failing to take off in Nepal, China has labelled an airport whose construction was started before Nepal signed up to BRI, under its ambit, and is pushing to employ soft power tools such as “Silk Roadster” Nepal has completed six years since it signed up to China’s Belt...
Over the past three months, there have been significant development in Nepal’s relation with countries like India, China, the US, Russia, Bangladesh, among others. Nepal-India power trade agreement gains momentum with India’s cabinet approving the 10,000 MW electricity trade agreement. The PM’s much awaited visit to China finally took place in September, but not much...
The report underscores the nuances of Nepal-China relations, including economic dependencies, diplomatic engagements, and geopolitical considerations, reflecting the evolving dynamics and challenges between the two nations. Prime Minister’s Visit and BRI Projects: Prime Minister’s prioritization of relations with India over China led to the transfer of BRI hydroelectricity projects, Tamor and Phukot-Karnali, to an Indian...
Collaboration on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is part of the agenda of the Prime Minister’s fiveday visit to China scheduled from September 22 to 25. The fact remains, however, that after six years of signature, the mega-project is awaiting implementation and leaves one wondering how yet to start. Given the disparities that the...
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China beginning September 23 has generated considerable interest as it will be a significant opportunity to strengthen Nepal-China ties. It is anticipated that the long-awaited Project Implementation Plan agreement under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will remain a key item on the agenda. It has been six...