Nepal lawmakers approve U.S. grant amid protests
NBCAUG 2022
This result was crucial to prevent the PRC from achieving its goal of uniting all Nepali communist parties under the leadership of the CPN-Unified Marxist Leninist and creating a pro-Beijing coalition. Now, it is time for New Delhi to deepen personal ties with new lawmakers and integrate Kathmandu into India's sub-regional connectivity projects.
Nepali-Chinese relations won't be affected by this election, as major parties in Nepal have all been clear that Kathmandu must maintain good relationships with both the PRC and India. Exchanges with Beijing mean tangible benefits to Nepalis, including high-quality cooperation in investment, infrastructure, and other areas.