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Nepal and China are marking the 70th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year. The two countries established diplomatic ties formally on August 1, 1955.

However, the connection between the two neighbours has existed for centuries. Nepali architect Araniko travelled China in the 13th century and built pagodas which still stand in Beijing today.

Over the years, Nepal and China have maintained a relationship characterised by friendliness, understanding, mutual support, cooperation, and respect for each other’s sensitivities. Nepal has adopted the ‘One China’ policy.  In response, China has always supported Nepal during disasters and in international forums.

As preparations for marking 70 years of diplomatic relations, several programmes have already been observed.

Recently, Nepal-China Cultural Summit, 2025, organised by ‘Phoenix Inspiration’ on the occasion, and the event was addressed by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

In his address, PM Oli stressed the need to foster Nepal-China friendship across generations.     

He clarified that the government of Nepal would not leave any stone unturned for the activities to be carried out from the side of Nepal in order to advance the relationship. 

Likewise, a delegation of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) led by its Chairman Chen Xiaodong was in Nepal on Monday.

The delegation met with Prime Minister Oli on Tuesday and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and held bilateral talks on Monday. On the occasion, the two countries signed MoUs for four projects.

One of the MOUs was signed for the construction of a bone marrow transplantation facility at the BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan. Likewise, a feasibility study for the expansion of the Civil Service Hospital will also be conducted. 

As per the agreement, a Bone Marrow Cancer Treatment Centre spread over an area of 1,834 square meters will be constructed at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, and the necessary machinery will be installed. 

A Memorandum of Understanding on Human Resource Development was signed to provide an opportunity for 1,270 government employees to participate in bilateral and multilateral seminars organised by various Chinese organisations.

Likewise, on the occasion, another MoU has been signed for a feasibility study on the construction of the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung cross-border transmission line. 

Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority Hitendra Dev Shaky and CIDCA Chairman Chen Xiaodong have signed the MoU for feasibility study on the construction of the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung cross-border transmission line.

The then President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kathmandu.

The then King Birendra and China’s Chairman Mao Zedong.

King Gyanendra and Chinese President Jian Jamin.