Nepal Reaffirms 'One China Principle', Pledges Not to Let Territory Be Used Against China
Summary
Nepal has reaffirmed the One China Principle and pledged not to allow its territory to be used against China’s interests. Nepal and China marked the 71st anniversary of diplomatic ties with pledges to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, connectivity, education, health, and tourism.
Key Points
- Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai reaffirmed Nepal's commitment to the One China Principle and to not letting its territory be used against China.
- Nepal and China marked the 71st anniversary of diplomatic relations with a ceremony in Kathmandu.
- Chinese Ambassador Chang Mao Ming said bilateral political trust has deepened and Belt and Road cooperation is advancing with concrete results.
- The two sides highlighted growing cooperation in trade, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, education, health, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
