Irked by Nepalese Parliament approval to MCC, China asks US to respect Nepal’s sovereignty

Beijing, Feb 28 (PTI) Peeved over the Nepalese Parliament's approval of the US-funded USD 500 million grant agreement despite its persistent opposition, a concerned China said on Monday that Washington should…

Nepali police clash with protesters opposed to U.S. aid grant

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) -Nepal's parliament on Thursday postponed debate on $500 million in U.S. aid that critics say undermines sovereignty as protesters opposed to the proposed funds clashed…

Explainer-Why is a US infrastructure grant behind protests in Nepal?

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's parliament is set to begin debates on Thursday on an agreement for a $500 million grant from the United States, with a vote…

How can a gift come with an ultimatum?: China steps up attack on USD-500 million American aid to Nepal

Beijing, Feb 23 (PTI). China on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the USD-500 million infrastructure aid being offered by the US to Nepal, saying political strings should not be attached…

Ratification of MCC is Nepal’s sovereign decision says US as China fumes

Kathmandu, Feb 19 (PTI).  A day after China alleged that the US was pursuing "coercive diplomacy" in Nepal, the US embassy here said the USD 500 million infrastructure grants programme…