Relation Between China and Nepal :-

Chine lies to the north of Nepal. It is much bigger than Nepal in size and population. It is the third largest country with the highest population in the world. China is surrounded by Korea, Japan and the Pacific ocean in the east, by Kazakistan, Kirgistan, Tazakistan and Indian(Kashmir) in the west. Mongolia and Russian Federation are in the north. IN its south the India, Nepal, Bhutan. Laos and Vietnam. China has an area of 9,600,000 Sq. Km. China is called the People’s Republic of China. Beijing is the Capital of China. China has made great development. Nepal’s relation with china is very old. The Buddhist scriptures say that Manjushree came to Katmandu valley from China, drained out the water and made the valley fit for settlement. Huen Sang, a Chinese traveler, visited Nepal about thirteen hundred years ago. Similarly, about seven hundred years ago, Nepalese artisan Araniko had gone to China and had built several structures there. During the Lichchhavi period, king Anshuverma of Nepal got his daughter Bhrikuti married to Tsrong-Tsang Gampo, king of Tibet. The marriage made the tie between the two counties stronger, Buddhism spread in China through Bhrikuti.

Due to the Himalayas, Nepal’s relations with China are not as easy as that with India. In spite of this, Nepal’s trade relations with China is very old. Nepal important woolen blankets, fur, salt, pasmina, sheep, etc. from Tibet, Nepal exported pepper, species and herbs to Tibet.

The relation between Nepal and China became stronger in 2012 B.S., (August 10, 1955) when diplomatic relation was established. The heads of the governments of the two countries have exchanged their visits to each other’s country. China has helped Nepal in many fields like industry, transport, hydroelectricity, health and construction works. Bansbari Leather and Shoes Factory, Harisiddhi Brick and Tile Factory, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur Brick Factory, Bhrikuti Paper and Pulp factory, Nawalparasi, national Trading Ltd. Building and Godown, Teku, Hetauda Cloth mill were established with the co-operation of China. In the transport sector, Chinese have contributed in establishing the Tripureshwar-Bhaktapur Trolley Bus Service, Araniko Highway(Kathmandu-Kodari), Prithivi Highway (kathmandu-Pokhara), Gorkha Narayangadh Highway, Pokhara baglung Highway and Ring-road (Kathmandu valley). Similarly, China has built Sunkoshi Hydroelectricity Project, B.P. koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Chitwan, City Hall, International Conference hall, New Baneshwar. China providing lots of help for Nepal in many important conditions so but due to corruption of Nepal did not give the way for the development of the nation.