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China

Beijing · East Asia

Trade Volume

$2.1B

+15.4% YoY

BRI Investment

$3.2B

+22% YoY

Tourist Arrivals

180K

-5.2% YoY

Border Length

1,414 km

Overview

China is the world's second-largest economy and Nepal's northern neighbor. The relationship has deepened significantly through Belt and Road Initiative investments and growing trade ties.

Nepal Relations

Nepal and China established diplomatic relations in 1955. The relationship has expanded dramatically since 2015, with China becoming a major investor in Nepali infrastructure and a key development partner.

Timeline

1955

Diplomatic Relations Established

Nepal and China formalize bilateral relations.

2017

BRI MoU Signed

Nepal joins China's Belt and Road Initiative.

2019

Trans-Himalayan Railway Agreement

Feasibility study for Kathmandu-Lhasa railway.

Agreements

Belt and Road Initiative MoU

Framework for BRI project cooperation.

Infrastructure

May 12, 2017

Transit Transport Agreement

Access to Chinese ports for Nepali trade.

Trade

March 21, 2016