Nepal-China relations under Karki government

PM Karki must demonstrate impartiality while avoiding the estrangement of any neighbour.

Following former Chief Justice Sushila Karki's nomination as Nepal's interim Prime Minister on September 12, commentators have focused on Nepal's foreign ties with China, observing how a transitional administration will navigate its more influential Himalayan neighbours. Emerging from widespread protests predominantly driven by Gen Z concerning corruption, inequality and political inertia, it confronts the combined problem of reinstating domestic stability while managing international ties. China, as a key ally, plays a significant role in this equilibrium.