China and Nepal have a friendly relationship, marked by both cooperation and negotiation. China is an important development partner; positive Nepal-China relations can be mutually beneficial. For this, a more nuanced understanding of bilateral relations is needed.

This monitoring brief explores various aspects of Nepal-China relationship as it has evolved in recent years. In particular, the brief outlines recent trends in Nepal-China relations and provides a list of infrastructure projects that Nepal and China are planning. The monitoring brief is intended for the use of policy makers and experts interested in making Nepal-China relations more fruitful.