China To Draw "Separation Line" On Mt Everest To Curb COVID Transmission
China has decided to draw a "separation line" on Mount Everest to curb the transmission of coronavirus from Nepali climbers. The decision has been taken after 30 climbers contracted COVID-19 in the base camp of the Nepalese side of the mountain. Meanwhile, all COVID safety norms will be followed on the Chinese side as well. In 2020, China had banned international mountaineers to climb the Everest due to the pandemic.
Tags: China, mount everest, Nepal, China-Nepal, Covid-19
Courtesy: News18
China Constructs Nine Buildings Near the Nepal-China Border Area
The chairman of Nepal's Namkha Municipality, Vishnu Bahadur Lama confirmed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was constructing infrastructure at Nepal-China border of Humla district. Lama mentioned that the construction was noticed in August and was reported to authorities. Reportedly, at least nine buildings are built by PLA. Lama also mentioned that he and other villagers were not allowed in the area, and were stopped by PLA soldiers… read-more
Tags: China-Nepal, illegal-infrastructure, Nepal KP Sharma Oli, President Xi Jinping, Chinese Military
Courtesy: The Times of India