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Analysis: Nepal cancels conference on Tibetan studies amid China pressure debate

Cancellation of the conference, in which around 700 participants were to take part, including scholars from China, has stoked a controversy over whether the Nepal government has succumbed to pressure from Beijing, which has in recent years steadily expanded its influence in Kathmandu

· 8/13/2026, 11:20:42 PM· 2 min read
Analysis: Nepal cancels conference on Tibetan studies amid China pressure debate
Cancellation of the conference, in which around 700 participants were to take part, including scholars from China, has stoked a controversy over whether the Nepal government has succumbed to pressure from Beijing, which has in recent years steadily expanded its influence in Kathmandu
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