The Consulate General of Nepal in Guangzhou successfully hosted a Tech-Investment Promotion Program titled “Fostering Innovation and Investment: Strengthening Nepal China Tech Ties" on Tuesday, April 8, in Guangzhou, China. The hybrid format program brought together senior government officials, entrepreneurs, academics, and investors to promote collaboration in innovation, digital economy, and foreign direct investment between Nepal and China.

 The program commenced with opening remarks by Saroj Bhattarai, Consul at the Consulate General of Nepal in Guangzhou, followed by a keynote address from Bharat Khanal, Consul General of Nepal in Guangzhou, who reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and investment-ready tech ecosystem.

Key Chinese representatives including Ms. Xu Liu, Executive Vice President of the Guangzhou Association of Science and Technology (GZAST), and Chen Junlong, AI policy leader and academician at South China University of Technology, emphasized China’s growing interest in bilateral R&D partnerships and cross-border startup exchange.

A featured session titled "Nepal as an Emerging Tech Destination" was delivered by Anjani Phuyal, CEO of the General Solution and prominent tech entrepreneur, who showcased Nepal’s digital readiness, youthful tech talent, and policy shifts toward innovation-friendly growth.

Additional insights on Nepal's legal framework and investment outlook were shared by Xiaoyi Li of Beijing Dacheng (Shenzhen) Law Office. Virtual contributions were made by Ajit Bikram Shah, CEO of Lotus Holdings and Chairman of the CNI IT Council, highlighting Nepal's tech sector priorities and private sector potential and Nischal Singh Bhandari, Member of the Startup and Innovation Committee, FNCCI, who stressed the importance of enabling frameworks for youth-led digital entrepreneurship.

The program concluded with an interactive Q&A and closing remarks.

People’s News Monitoring Service.