Kathmandu, Sept. 19 -- Here are some of the top stories from The Kathmandu Post (September 19, 2019).

High-level Chinese team takes stock of Kathmandu's preparations for Xi's visit

A Chinese high-level team led by Hong Lei, director general at the Department of Protocol under China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has departed Kathmandu after conducting reconnaissance for the planned visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in mid-October.

Hong's 18-member Chinese delegation, which arrived on Tuesday and left on Wednesday, stayed at the Soaltee Hotel where Xi will likely be staying during his Nepal visit. The delegation inspected the hotel's suites and placed necessary directives with the hotel staff, according to two senior government offi...