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How signing China’s BRI may be a win for PM Oli but not for Nepal

Politically, Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s China visit is a win-win for him, strengthening his domestic constituency and signalling to New Delhi. The joint statement also highlights Nepal’s commitment to the One-China principle and its support for China’s efforts to achieve national reunification while opposing “Taiwan independence”. It also reflects Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s strategy of leveraging close ties with China to reduce Nepal’s reliance on India. The joint statement and KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China may not have been particularly substantial in terms of gains for Nepal.

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