It is unfair to accuse China of setting up a debt trap simply because it is involved in financing them.

The US is continually pushing Nepal to the forefront of its China strategy, shrinking its leeway.

President Xi’s visit to Nepal provides an opportunity to take the friendship between the two countries to new heights.

If Nepal joins the US-led strategy, it may cause a fundamental change in the hard-won regional balance and the geopolitical environment.

Provided that Nepal can balance geo-political realities, BRI will aid in development.

China hopes that the development of bilateral relations will benefit ordinary Nepali

Non-traditional security governance requires a transnational approach

The investments made in transport infrastructure will benefit generations to come

The importance of connectivity cannot be overemphasised in spurring tourism across the borders

Successful governance of Tibet has provided a good external environment for Nepal

The Sino-Nepal bonhomie will take bilateral ties to a new high

The majority that the left alliance won in the federal elections has convinced many that the new government under its leadership will naturally be closer to China.