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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicChina-Nepal ties

Topic: China-Nepal ties

Pokhara airport project: Nepal’s anti-graft body charges Chinese firm in ‘largest corruption case’

Nepalese officials, Chinese contractor colluded to deliberately inflate costs through fake invoices, overbilling & fraudulent procurement, says commission.

China’s young compare themselves to Nepal’s Gen Z—pragmatic vs street protesters

Chinese Gen Z can’t relate to Nepal protesters. They suspect Western manipulation.

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

From Nepal to Bhutan—China’s pressure for diplomatic ties camouflages territorial intent

In just the last five years, Beijing has aggressively and systematically laid claim to Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Nepal seeks grants, not loans, from China and India for development, says envoy

Nepal’s ambassador to India Shankar Prasad Sharma, at an ORF event in Delhi, also said the country wants to benefit from China's success, but will ‘wait and see’ on BRI execution.

Nepal’s new Communist govt will wear China tilt on sleeves at its own peril

Monarchy to Marxist, India has successfully handled Nepal's dispensations. The latest surprise sprung by two Communist leaders with China in the mix won't be any different for New Delhi.

Politics in Nepal has tilted in India’s favour now. 2017 elections was all about China

Given that India has played a supportive role in Nepal’s peace process, an amiable completion of elections can be considered a good return on investment.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.