After years of uncertainty, Nepal has finally joined hands with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This major agreement was signed during Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s recent visit to Beijing. But what took so long, and why does this matter? Let’s dive in.

What is the BRI?

The Belt and Road Initiative is China’s ambitious global project to create new trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond. Think of it as a modern-day Silk Road with massive infr...