China Wades Into Nepal’s Political Crisis

Nepalese supporters of the splinter group in the governing Nepal Communist Party participate in a protest in Kathmandu.

Only a week ago President Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives on the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli and announced fresh elections to be held on April 30 and May 10. The 275-member house, which was elected in 2017 for a five-year term, has been dissolved two years ahead of the completion of its term. https://thediplomat.com/2020/12/china-wades-into-nepals-political-crisis/ .