Nepal has officially signed a framework agreement under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a historic shift in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. But what does this deal mean for Nepal’s future? In this video, we explore: Nepal’s ambitions to transform from a landlocked to a land-linked nation The risks of potential debt traps under…
Nepal has signed a framework agreement with China on the Belt and Road initiative, after an initial pact was signed seven years ago but no progress made since, paving the way for cooperation on projects, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been in Beijing since Monday on a four-day…
NEW DELHI: Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi on Monday said that India is aware of Pakistan navy’s “surprising growth” with the support of China and that New Delhi is “closly monitoring” their activities.“We are keeping a watch on extra-regional forces, including the PLA Navy, their warships and their research vessels, and know what they are…
BANGKOK: Volkswagen and Shanghai’s SAIC Motor have agreed to sell a factory in China’s far western Xinjiang region that drew criticism due to accusations by western governments of human rights violations. The companies also said Wednesday that they were extending their 40-year-old automaking joint venture until 2040, ahead of schedule, and that the JV will…
China’s ambitious $3.5 billion Chancay Port in Peru is reshaping the power dynamics in Latin America. This state-of-the-art facility isn’t just about trade—it’s about influence, geopolitics, and Beijing’s bold move into Washington’s backyard. From the port’s critical role in the Belt and Road Initiative to its potential to eclipse US influence in the region, we…