Is China Backing Bhandari’s Return?, by Randhir Chaudhary (kh 29/05/2025)

Mechanism Essential To Execute BRI Projects, by Premal Kumar Khanal (rn 22/05/2025)

Nepal-China ties marked by progress, dynamism: Foreign Secretary (kh 20/05/2025)

Nakchelangna border point closed for two decades (rn 18/05/2025)

Korala border remains non-operational, causing frustration among locals and traders (kh 16/05/2025)

Chinese Embassy urges its citizens to avoid travelling Nepal-India border area (rep 09/05/2025)

Hilsa border quiet for fifth year as Manasarovar pilgrimage stays closed : China’s post-Covid reopening of the Hilsa border hasn’t revived the local economy as the absence of Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrims, mostly from India, continues to hit hoteliers, local businesses, and airlines hard, by Krishna Prasad Gautam (kp 01/05/2025)

Entry passes distributed for travel to Taklakot as border access resumes (kh 26/04/2025)

Korala customs operation demanded, by Hari Krishna Sharma (rn 24/04/2025)

At Korala border, trade thrives on China side, but Nepal lags behind : The immigration office opened for a few days, but has since been abandoned. Traders are forced to operate from tents and open air, with no shelter or storage, by Madhav Aryal (kp 15/04/2025)

Minister Bhandari stresses reducing trade loss to China (kh 05/04/2025)

Why BRI matters to Nepal : For Nepal, joining the BRI is not about one-sided dependency but about leveraging cooperation, by Chen Song, China's ambassador to Nepal (kp 02/04/2025)

Halted Tibet trade and dwindling income push yak herders to the brink : Before the covid pandemic, yak and chauri trade thrived in eastern Nepal’s mountain districts, but border closures halted livestock exports, by Ananda Gautam (kp 25/03/2025)

Border outpost to be established at Manang-China border (kh 22/03/2025)

Major parties committed to implementing BRI (ae 17/03/2025)

Dragon Crawling on the Nepal-India Border, by Randhir Chaudhary (kh 16/03/2025)

BRI an opportunity for Nepal’s development: Jhalanath Khanal (kh 15/03/2025)

China steps up engagement with NC, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 13/03/2025)

Plans for connecting China through Korala road in progress (rep 13/03/2025)

Unseasonal rains disrupt Nepal-China trade (ae 04/03/2025)

Nepal, China sign deal to boost ethnic ties : Two neighbours aim to promote ethnic cultures, tourism, governance, and academics through cultural exchanges (kp 27/02/2025)

70 years of diplomatic bond : Nepal-China Ties Reach Milestone, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 16/02/2025)

Challenges In Executing BRI Projects, by Govinda Bhattarai (rn 04/02/2025)

Nepal-China joint monitoring of border areas (rn 26/01/2025)

What (or who) after the Dalai Lama? The Dalai Lama succession question has uncertain implications for Nepal, by Sudikshya Tuladhar (nt 24/01/2025)

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra set to resume in June after 5-year gap : India and China’s special representatives’ meet in Beijing on December 18 reaffirmed commitment to pilgrimage, by Sangam Prasain (kp 18/01/2025)

Tibet border reopened. Women in Taplejung dusted off their looms and got back to weaving : Reopening the Tiptala Bhanjyang border point in Olangchungola with Tibet has significantly increased the demand for traditional Nepali carpets, by Ananda Gautam (kp 16/01/2025)

Nepal and China speak highly of BRI, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 13/01/2025)

Foreign Minister clarifies Nepal-China BRI agreement is not a loan (kh 13/01/2025), China provides grants exceeding Rs 12.4 billion to Nepal over nine years (rep 13/01/2025)

UML welcomes India-China border dialogue as positive step for regional stability and Nepal’s interests
Despite the optimism, the agreement has not been without controversy in Nepal (kh 09/01/2025)

Execution Of Strategic BRI Projects, by Upendra Gautam (rn 08/01/2025) (rn 08/01/2025)

Rasuwagadhi border remains open as 20 containers of Chinese goods enter Nepal post-earthquake (rep 07/01/2025)

Beijing promises to send more tourists to Nepal. But how? Chinese diplomats tell top tour operators they intend to bring at least 500,000 visitors from China this year, by Sangam Prasain (kp 06/01/2025)

Cooperation agreement signed between universities of Nepal and China (rn 30/12/2024), Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University sign cooperation agreement (kh 30/12/2024)

Striking a balance between two neighbors : Nepal should maintain strong ties with neighbors to secure financial support for infrastructure and development projects, by Pragya Ghimire (ae 25/12/2024)

Himalayan Yak: No more treasure for mountain people as Tibet restricts trade : Due to the restrictions that started since Covid, yak population has risen significantly, causing a burden for herders along the Nepal-China border, by Ananda Gautam (kp 24/12/2024)

BRI cooperation framework : Bolsters Nepal-China Economic Ties, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 22/12/2024)

Nepalis look to rear buffaloes after China offers mega meat deal : Meat’s potential worth would amount to almost 66 percent of Nepal’s annual imports of $2.21 billion from China, by Krishana Prasain (kp 21/12/2024)

Cargo traffic at Kerung border increasing daily (kh 20/12/2024)

Oli’s China visit: A step toward Chinese debt and impending issues, by Randhir Chaudhary (kh 18/12/2024)

BRI work plan needs serious studies, by Birendra Prasad Mishra (ae 17/12/2024)

PM Oli's visit to China : BRI Agreement (sp 13/12/2024)

Chinese armed team arrives in Nepal to accompany Panchen Lama for security purposes (rep 11/12/2024), Nepal shoots down the prospect of Panchen Lama’s visit : Foreign ministry told Chinese Embassy the Lama would not be allowed due to Nepal’s neutrality on religious matters, by Anil Giri (kp 12/12/2024)

Prime Minister's visit to China: Yet another trip of missed opportunities, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 11/12/2024), Challenges of implementing BRI framework, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 11/12/2024), Exemplary Display of Diplomatic Maturity in China Visit (rep 12/12/2024)

Another pact on BRI, THMDCN also inked during Oli’s China trip : Details of the plan, which are still secret, echo BRI framework, by Anil Giri (kp 11/12/2024)

MoFA publishes full text of BRI Cooperation Framework (kh 10/12/2024)

Chinese media on Oli’s visit : The lack of Nepali agency in Chinese media makes us question their engagement with diverse views, by Dharma Adhikari (kp 10/12/2024)

China signed the agreements on our terms : The amount of the grants pledged by China is enough and we don’t need to take loans for now, interview with Bishnu Rimal, chief advisor to the prime minister (kp 09/12/2024), What do we know about the new BRI deal?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 09/12/2024)

Are BRI Projects Headed For Execution?, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 08/12/2024)

No provision of loan in BRI framework: Foreign Minister (kh 07/12/2024)

Beijing opens door for Nepali orthodox tea : A few tea enterprises, including orthodox producer Gorkha Tea Estate in Ilam, have registered their products for export with the General Administration of Customs of China, by Krishana Prasain and Parbat Portel (kp 06/12/2024)

Nepal and China sign framework for BRI cooperation in Beijing : Aid financing modalities will be adopted to fund projects under the China-led initiative, by Anil Giri (kp 05/12/2024), PM Oli: No loan agreement with China (kh 05/12/2024), After the BRI deal : In a sign of maturing diplomacy, Nepal stood its ground when necessary, while also not being rigid (kp 06/12/2024), BRI Breakthrough (rep 06/12/2024), PM’s China trip: BRI progresses and Oli secures political advantage, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 06/12/2024)

Nepali buffalo meat gets greenlight from China (ae 05/12/224)

Nepal-China Business Summit focuses on trade, tourism, and infrastructure development (kh 04/12/2024)

Nepal and China to sign MoU on Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network (kh 04/12/2024), Nepal, China delay signing of revised BRI deal : No decision yet on Pokhara airport loan waiver. Agree to ink BRI, cross-border connectivity deals ‘as soon as possible’, by Anil Giri (kp 04/12/2024), The spectre of a ‘covfefe’ world! Geopolitical strategists in Nepal’s neighbouring capitals fear Washington’s intentions more than each other’s, by CK Lal (kp 04/12/2024), Prime Minister's visit to China:  Opportunity to emulate his illustrious predecessors (ht 04/12/2024)

Nepal and China sign nine agreements and MoUs (kh 03/12/2024), Nepal and China agree to build Tokha-Chhahare tunnel (kh 03/12/2024), President Xi Jinping announces 9 billion rupees grant to Nepal (kh 03/12/2024)

Spotlight On Nepal-China Relations, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 03/12/2024)

Bonded by BRI : Nepali Congress and CPN-UML coming to a common platform on the initiative bodes well for the country (kp 02/12/2024), Navigating Nepal-China Relations with Strategic Foresight, by Dinesh Bhattarai (rep 02/11/2024), PM’s China Visit To Boost Bilateral Ties, by Ballav Dahal (rn 02/12/2024)

Deals on BRI framework, 12 projects likely in China : On her return from Chengdu, Foreign Minister Deuba says talks between Nepali and Chinese diplomats were positive, by Anil Giri (kp 01/12/2024), BRI progress in Nepal : Nepal can leverage China's infrastructure and economic growth expertise through this initiative, by Kalyan Raj Sharma (kp 01/12/2024)

Kathmandu awaits Beijing’s nod on new BRI draft deal : Nepal prefers a case-by-case approach for infrastructure, energy and connectivity projects under the initiative, by Anil Giri (kp 30/11/2024)

PM Oli'S visit to China : Nepal's Dilemma. With Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba's last-minute preparatory visit to China, Nepal is yet to prepare the final agenda for the high-level visit (sp 29/11/2024)

Due diligence law: A must for Nepal : The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights should have focused on key items, by Simone Galimberti (ae 29/11/2024)

PM Oli's China visit : Prioritise Trade And Connectivity, by Laxman Neupane (rn 29/11/2024), Hydropower, Road And Sports Facility, by Bidhan Acharya (rn 29/11/2024), BRI For Infrastructure Development, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 29/11/2024)

Foreign Minister Rana leaving for China today (kh 28/11/2024), Two-party blueprint for BRI plan stresses project-based grants : As foreign minister leaves today to lay ground for PM’s China visit, Congress and UML finalise Nepal’s proposal, by Anil Giri (kp 28/11/2024), Foreign Minister Deuba in Chengdu as revised BRI framework sent to China
Arzu Rana Deuba has reached China in order to lay the ground for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit, by Anil Giri (kp 29/11/2024), Foreign Minister Rana returning home from China today (kh 30/11/2024)

Nepal’s China dilemma : Nepal must strive to shape a bipartisan policy when dealing with its immediate neighbours, by Siddhartha Thapa (kp 28/11/2024)

Focus On Implementing Past Accords, by Narayan Upadhyay (rn 26/11/2024), Prime Minister Oli’s China visit: Views from social media, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 26/11/2024), Nepal should not fall into China’s strategic vortex, by Randhir Chaudhary (kh 27/11/2024), Coalition finding common ground on BRI, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 27/11/2024), What next for Nepal if BRI fails to materialize?, by Narendra Saud (ae 27/11/2024)

Connectivity, infra projects top agenda of Oli’s China visit : Nepali delegation to pursue BRI implementation plan and trans-Himalayan connectivity projects in Beijing, by Anil Giri (kp 23/11/2024), BRI On Political Radar Again, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 24/11/2024)

What Nepal Govt Must Do Before BRI Implementation (nn 21/11/2024)

Korala immigration office remains closed after inauguration : Staff assigned leave office citing harsh weather conditions, by Ghanshyam Khadka (kp 19/11/2024), Korala lesson : As Nepal seeks other countries’ support, it must be ready to shoulder its share of responsibility (kp 21/11/2024) [!!!]

BRI debate drags on as Chinese envoy lobbies Congress : Differences persist over law enforcement cooperation and developing common positions in international forums, by Anil Giri (kp 19/11/2024)

Limi police outpost moved to Simkot due to growing cold (kh 16/11/2024)

PM Oli's Visit To China: Geopolitical Implications (sp 15/11/2024)

Dahal’s ‘China card’ statement draws flak, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 15/11/2024), ‘West will closely watch Oli’s China trip’, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 15/11/2024)

China’s BRI rattles Nepal’s ruling coalition : The China factor risks widening the rift between the Congress and the UML, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 13/11/2024)

Foreign Minister Rana to visit China ahead of PM Oli’s trip (kh 13/11/2024), Foreign minister flying to China to set stage for PM’s visit : Arzu Rana Deuba is expected to travel to Beijing in November-end at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart, by Anil Giri (kp 13/11/2024)

15 UML leaders leaving for China today (kh 12/11/2024)

China’s evolving engagement with Nepal, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 11/11/2024)

China should show magnanimity and waive off the Pokhara airport loan : Despite progress in infrastructure development, cross-border social engagement has been hindered. This can be rectified by opening new border points, interview with Sudheer Sharma by Thira Lal Bhusal (kp 11/11/22024)

Prime Minister Oli’s China visit to focus on implementing past accords: UML : As preparations speed up, Nepal hopes to kick off a major project as part of BRI execution (kp 10/11/2024)

Eyes north, ears south : Oli sets sights on Beijing after hearing silence from Delhi—fine, unless it’s reactionary, by Sanjeev Satgainya (kp 08/11/2024), India-China border deal marks a new beginning : Nepal should mobilize its diplomacy to benefit from the ascendance of neighbors, by Jeetendra Dev (ae 08/11/2024)

China’s Bamboo Industry  Reliable Means Of Rural Revitalisation, by Ritu Raj Subedi and Laxman Kafle (rn 08/11/2024)

Beijing officially invites PM Oli to visit in December : Prime minister plans to ask for a waiver of Pokhara airport loan and push for the execution of BRI projects in Nepal, by Anil Giri (kp 06/11/2024)

Oli preparing to visit China, may seek airport loan waiver : The prime minister could make China his first port of call amid mixed signals from India, officials say, by Anil Giri (kp 31/10/2024)

Narayanghat-Butwal road project suppliers protest seeking payment : The main contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, has not issued payments since March, placing suppliers in financial distress, by Nabin Poudel (kp 30/10/2024)

Immigration office at Korala border to open on Wednesday : Officials say the new office aims to streamline cross-border travel and enhance Korala dry port operations, by Ghanashyam Khadka (kp 30/10/2024), Immigration office at Korala border comes into operation : Officials say the new office aims to facilitate movement and enhance dry port operations at Nepal-China border point (kp 31/10/2024)

Delayed cargo containers from Kerung begin entering Nepal : The Chinese officials have set border crossing times between 8:00 am and 11:00 am, by Rishiram Paudyal ()kp 30/10/2024)

PM Oli set to visit China in December: BRI Framework Agreement on horizon (kh 29/10/2024)

Shared experiences, committed support, by Gopal Khanal (ae 25/10/2024)

China wants Nepal to support its peace bids, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 23/10/2024)

China-South Asia connectivity : Competitive power politics have created barriers at a time when greater connectivity should be promoted, by Lok Raj Baral (kp 21/10/2024)

The Storm Across the Himalayas: Nepal’s Tangled Relationship with China (rep 20/10/2024) [book review of Himal Pariko Huri, written by Sudhir Sharma]

CPC invites 15 leaders each from Nepali parties in House for its briefing in Kathmandu (kp 19/10/2024) [Sounds a lot like intervention!], Chinese leaders meet top party leaders in Kathmandu : The CPC delegation will brief Nepali party leaders on the 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee (kp 20/10/2024), Chinese delegation holds meeting with PM Oli (kh 20/10/2024)

Nepali and Chinese parliamentary delegations meet in Geneva (kh 16/10/2024)

Chinese company awarded contract to print Nepali currency (kh 09/10/2024)

Chinese Communist Party’s direct aid to Nepali parties comes under fire : Observers ask—what if diplomatic missions from other countries follow suit? (kp 06/10/2024)

Boosting Trans-Himalayan Cooperation, by Upendra Gautam (rn 30/09/2024)

Nepal, China commit to advancing key connectivity projects : THMDCN, the trans-Himalayan network, includes railways, roads, aviation, digital links and community connections, by Anil Giri (kp 28/09/2024)

Nepal and China discuss infrastructure projects in Beijing : Minister Paudel seeks direct flights from various Chinese cities to Bhairahawa and Pokhara international airports (kp 26/09/2024)

Nepal’s Loan-to-Grant Proposal (kh 23/09/2024)

Government to establish immigration office at Korala : Authorities say they believe that the establishment of immigration office on the Nepal-China border point will be helpful to promote tourism in Nepal, by Ghanshyam Khadka (kp 22/09/2024), Communication facilities expanded at Korala checkpoint (rep 25/09/2024)

Nepal and China set to resume military drill, by Shambhu Kattel (ae 10/09/2024), Nepal-China military exercise ‘Sagarmatha Friendship’ from Saturday (kh 20/09/2021), Sagarmatha Friendship-2024: Recce drone makes debut in Nepal-China drill (ae 26/09/2024)

China's Trans-Himalayan Economic Gateway, by Upendra Gautam (rn 07/09/2024)

Nepal’s trade via northern border resumes after 2 weeks : Traders say cargo containers are in queue in Nyalam, China and may take 8–10 days to arrive in Kathmandu (kp 04/09/2024)

China welcomes Nepal’s Transitional Justice Bill (kh 31/08/2024)

Nepal, China to issue five-year passes for Himalayan districts : Residents of 15 districts who rely on Tibet for trade and daily needs will benefit from the new arrangement, by Anil Giri (kp 29/08/2024) [The Nangpa La, which connects Solukhumbu with Tibet and over which the ancestors of the Sherpas migrated to Nepal 500 years ago, is currently not one of them. The Sherpas used to trade over this pass and Tibetans also came to the weekly market in Nauje (Namche Bazar).]

Nepal doesn’t play one neighbour against the other: Oli. Says not everything should be seen through geopolitical lens (kp 27/08/2024) [Nepal must not play the two neighbours off against each other, but must strike a clever balance to achieve the best for its own interests. This is made more difficult by the overriding geopolitical interests of the interfering USA in its power and economic competition with China!]

Nepal asks China to turn Pokhara airport loan into grant : Finance ministry writes to Chinese side with the request (kp 23/08/2024)

Roadblocks Impacting Nepal-China Trade (In pics) (kh 11/08/2024)

Chinese loans and projects turn problematic for Laos, by Manoj Ghimire (kh 10/08/2024) [This should be another warning to Nepal to be more than careful with BRI agreements with China!], China to assist Nepal in establishing fertilizer plant, awaits investment approval (kh 10/08/2024)

It’s official: Chinese drones will fly trash out of Everest slopes : In a flight test, the DJI FlyCart 30 could ferry 234 kg an hour, a task carried out by some 14 porters in six hours, by Sangam Prasain (kp 05/08/2024)

Chinese Ambassador Chen Song takes ‘X’ diplomacy to a new level : He has been accused of breaching diplomatic decorum while using the social media platform, by Purtusdhottam Poudel (kp 01/08/2024)