Oli in Beijing: Lipulekh, BRI Deals — and Nepal’s Social Media Shutdown

Nepal served up a busy week: at home the government moved to block unregistered social platforms while abroad Prime Minister Oli walked a diplomatic tightrope in China—firm on Lipulekh yet eager to turn BRI talk into projects. Tourism is rebounding, US tariffs are nudging Indian garment makers to consider Nepal, a Dailekh gas find offers energy promise even as monsoon landslides highlight climate risk, and steady remittances keep the economy humming—so yes, Nepal is juggling apps, borders and a whiff of natural‑gas optimism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nepalidiaspora.net