Unpacking the nuances: Oli's visit, Nepal's portrayal and Chinese media
A month after Nepali PM Oli's official China visit, looking back at the trip through how it was reported in China.
Whenever Nepali and Chinese dignitaries meet during an official visit to China, the Chinese side often opens with a familiar phrase: “中国和尼泊尔是山水相连的好邻居、好朋友、好伙伴” (translated: "China and Nepal are good neighbors, good friends, and good partners connected by mountains and rivers"). It’s a standard line, almost ready to go for any official meeting. Other go-to lines include “支持尼泊尔维护国家独立” (Supporting Nepal in safeguarding its sovereignty) and sentiments about historic friendships and supporting Nepal’s development. The Nepali side typically responds with something like “尼方坚定不移恪守一个中国原则，不允许任何势力利用尼泊尔领土从事反华活动” (The Nepali side firmly abides by the One-China principle and will not allow any force to use its territory for anti-China activities). Dissecting these well-worn templates doesn't reveal much new insight.
The reporting style remains consistent across visits, regardless of the Prime Minister, but there are always nuances worth exploring—especially when it comes to Oli’s visit.
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