China Expresses Concern Over US Assistant Secretary's Nepal Visit
Summary
China and India have expressed concern over the visit of US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur to Nepal amid discussions on Tibetan refugees and Nepal's potential participation in Tibetan political events.
Key Points
- China and India have expressed concern over US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur's visit to Nepal.
- Kapur met with Nepalese officials including Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and raised issues about Tibetan refugees.
- Chinese Deputy Director Cao Jing also visited Nepal and met Nepalese officials, expressing objections to Kapur's concerns.
- China is closely monitoring Nepal's potential involvement in the oath-taking ceremony of Penpa Tsering, President of the Central Tibetan Administration, scheduled for May 27.
