Beijing announces vaccine aid amid Kathmandu's hectic diplomatic push
Beijing announces vaccine aid amid Kathmandu's hectic diplomatic push Kathmandu Post Kathmandu, May 27 -- Amid no let-up in coronavirus cases, Nepal's vaccine needs have just grown. Lately, the government, according to officials, has been trying every possible measure to acquire vaccines-from anywhere, at any cost. And on Wednesday came a sudden announcement from the north. China said that it would provide 1 million doses of vaccine to Nepal under grant assistance. "During today's phone conversation with Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Chinese President Xi Jinping announ...