Why tiny Nepal keeps poking two giants
▸ Part of: Nepal Protests India and China Over Lipulekh Pass Territorial Dispute
Nepal is asserting its territorial claim over the Lipulekh Pass, a disputed area bordering India and China, leading to diplomatic friction. The dispute, rooted in a 19th-century treaty and differing interpretations of the Kali River's origin, has been reignited by recent cross-border trade and pilgrimage agreements between India and China without Nepal's consultation. Prime Minister Balen Shah's assertive stance reflects a nationalist approach, though Nepal's landlocked geography presents significant challenges in managing relations with its giant neighbors.
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