Nepal, Oct. 29 -- Following former Chief Justice Sushila Karki's nomination as Nepal's interim Prime Minister on September 12, commentators have focused on Nepal's foreign ties with China, observing how a transitional administration will navigate its more influential Himalayan neighbours. Emerging from widespread protests predominantly driven by Gen Z concerning corruption, inequality and political inertia, it confronts the combined problem of reinstating domestic stability while managing international ties. China, as a key ally, plays a significant role in this equilibrium.

Amidst a significant political upheaval in Nepal, the newly established interim administration is meticulously managing its relations with its northern neighbour. Th...