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With Promises of a Trans Himalayan Link, China Grows Influence in Nepal

Anjana Pasricha

   NEW DELHI - China's plans to build railways and roads that will cut
   across the Himalayan mountains into Nepal are being watched closely:
   The ambitious projects could draw Beijing deeper into the South Asian
   region increasing its strategic influence close to Indian borders.
   While India is wary about the development that China is promising Nepal
   under its Belt and Road initiative, opinion is divided in the tiny
   country wedged between the Asian giants on whether it will bring a boon
   or drive it into debt.

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