China to step up investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector: Nepalese official

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ralph JenningsJanuary 31, 2026 at 03:30 AM

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A Nepalese official stated that China intends to increase its investment in Nepal's hydropower sector, leveraging the country's substantial untapped resources. The potential to export power to India makes Nepal's hydropower particularly appealing to Chinese investors. As part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, Nepal seeks foreign investment to expand its hydropower capabilities. China is already Nepal's largest foreign direct investor and has been involved in the country's hydropower industry since 2010. Chinese companies have proposed new projects for the coming year, suggesting further near-term foreign direct investment in Nepal.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Nepal Economic Forum 40% Hong Kong ×250% India ×260% Belt and Road Initiative 60% Bindeswar Prasad Lekhak ×270% China ×690% Nepal ×8100%

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hydropower 100% investment 90% nepal 90% china 80% foreign direct investment 70% belt and road initiative 50% infrastructure 40% energy sector 40%

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South China Morning Post

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90%

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Nepal

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