WEEKLONG CHINA FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN CAPITAL

WEEKLONG CHINA FESTIVAL BEGINS

Kathmandu, 12 Dec.; Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai Sunday
inspected and inaugurated the 5th weeklong China festival in the capital showcasing Chinese economy, culture and social condition.
China’s Culture ministry and the Chinese embassy are sponsoring the
event.
The festival coincides with the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister
Wen Jiabao arrives for a rare three-day stay the. end of this month.
An atmosphere is being built up for the historic visit as Nepal’s northern neighbour, concerned with any anti-China activities from Nepal across the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet.
Beijing is attempting to minimize Indian influence in Nepal as New Delhi develops strategic relations with USA.
PM Bhattarai said bilateral Nepal, China should be reinforced further
The visit will increase Chinese investment in Nepal, he hoped.
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