In 1962, after a brief and intense war with India, China captured thousands of Indian soldiers. Among them were 700 Gorkha soldiers from Nepal, who were treated better than the others. China did this to show that Nepal and China were "brothers." In fact, China even offered to send the Gorkha prisoners back to Nepal, but Nepal refused.
Fast forward to 2024, and it seems that the relationship between China and Nepal is becoming stronger. Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha, has always been a neutral country, avoiding taking sides in the rivalry between China and India. However, things are changing. Despite the Dalai Lama, a famous Tibetan spiritual leader, being banned from visiting Nepal due to China's opposition, Nepal is preparing for a big event: the arrival of the 11th Panchen Lama, who is appointed by China.
This is a major shift in Nepal's politics. The Panchen Lama, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, will be attending a special Buddhist conference i...
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