Chinese envoy to Nepal Hou Yanqi told Global Times: "Nepal should become a 'demonstration garden' for friendly cooperation among countries, not a 'fighting ring' for geopolitical games."

"China and Nepal have carried out fruitful cooperation in infrastructure construction covering roads, airports, electric power and water conservancy," she said.

"It can be said that there is no other country that can replace the advantages that China and Nepal have in the BRI cooperation," she said.

Speaking on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Nepal, she said: "Wang's visit to Nepal at this time fully reflects the importance and support China attaches to its friendly neighbor Nepal."