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Nepal-China Friendship Forum
9 November 2022

Context

On October 16, 2022, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) held its 20th National Congress. The CCP's (and China's) leader for the ensuing five years has been chosen by the National Party Congress. Given that President Xi Jinping altered the constitutional provision governing presidential term limits in 2018, he will continue to hold office for a third term.

The 20th National Congress is significant for those who follow China and the world because it will serve to stabilize China's foreign relations. Because of this, the Nepal-China Friendship Forum is hosting this timely event, prominent speakers who have been experts in the field for a long time to share their perspectives immediately following the 20th National Congress.

Background

The Chinese Communist Party (CPC20th )'s Party Congress, has determine China's leadership for the following five years, will has been a turning point in politics, strategy, and the world at large. At the 20th national congress of his country's ruling Communist party, Chinese President Xi Jinping has won an unprecedented election to a third term as head of the party and military.

The priorities that has been presented in national congress has influenced the political, economic, and foreign policy course that China will likely take over in the next five years and beyond. The political philosophy charged with guiding China's transformation to become "a great modern socialist country that is prosperous" by the middle of the century and to achieve "socialist modernization" by 2035.

The two pillars of Xi's perception for China's international policy are the development of "a community of shared future for mankind" and “new type of international relations with win-win cooperation”. The creation of "a community of shared future for mankind" is one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature concepts for China's foreign policy. The idea of a community with a shared future for all people reflects the shared aspiration of the majority of nations and furthers the interests of the global community. It also shows how widely accepted China's concept is becoming.

The international community, in particular its South Asian neighbors, must continue to be ready to deal with a more assertive, proactive, and outward-looking China on the international stage. As Xi enters his third term as president, his "New Era of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics" will continue to place a priority on ensuring domestic economic growth while preserving social stability.

To improve the environment for shared development, China has taken a more proactive approach to fostering and exercising responsible leadership in its neighborhood, particularly in South Asia. China has increased its global visibility by leading ambitious projects like the "Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) 2.0" and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and making proposals for strengthening global governance in order to put this new perspective into practice. Under the direction of the CPC, China has made great strides toward developing a modern socialist nation, and Chinese modernization has given humanity a new path toward achieving modernization. The world has learned from China's successful modernization that this is possible as long as each country firmly bases itself on its own modernization objectives and independently investigates a modernization path that bests suits its own national circumstances.

The 20th CPC National Congress's development plan affects not only the Chinese people but also the rest of the world. China is openly promoting a new mode of modernization that is infused with Chinese experiential wisdom and supported by Chinese economic might to the entire human race, especially developing nations and South Asia.

Objective

Agenda of the Program

TENTATIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

10:00 AM to 10:15 AM

REGISTRATION

10:15 AM to 10:20 AM


10:20 AM to 10:30 AM

Video Presentation


INAUGURAL SESSION

Welcome remarks and program objectives: Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma, Chairman, Nepal-China Friendship Forum

  1. Lighting in Panas
  2. Khada and Bouquet to the Guests

10:30 AM to 10:50 AM



10:50 AM to 11:05 AM




11:05 AM to 11:20 AM




11:20 AM to 11:35 AM



11: 35 AM to 11:50 AM



Remarks by Distinguished Guest: Mr. Wang Xin
Charge d’Affaires of Embassy of China in Nepal


Remarks by Distinguished Guest: Dr. Uddhab Pyakurel
Acting Director of Global Engagement Division, Kathmandu University


Remarks by Distinguished Guest: Dr. Khagendra Prasai,

Associate Professor of Political Philosophy, Nepal Open University


Remarks by Distinguished Guest: Mr. Shyam Shrestha
Member of Constituent Assembly and Political Analyst


Chief Guest and Keynote Speech: Hon’ble Mr. Khil Raj Regmi, Former Chairman, Council of Ministers and Chief Justice of Supreme Court Nepal

 

Floor Discussion (Tentative 3/4 commentators)

Moderator: Mr. Mahendra Subedi

CLOSING CEREMONY

12:35 PM to 12:50 PM

Concluding Remarks: Mr. Jhalak Subedi
Noted Eco-Political Analyst


Token of Love to Chief Guest: Hon’ble Mr. Khil Raj Regmi, Former Chairman, Council of Ministers and Chief Justice of Supreme Court Nepal

01:00 PM onwards 

Refreshment

 

Outcomes

The program aims to discuss the outcomes and implications of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on China's future political, economic, and foreign policy directions. Given President Xi Jinping's re-election for a third term and the priorities outlined in the congress, it highlights China's aim to achieve socialist modernization by 2035 and become a prosperous socialist country by the middle of the century.

The conference is focused on exploring the potential opportunities that arise for Nepal and other South Asian countries due to China's strategic plans and initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) 2.0 and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The discussion involves policymakers, experts, researchers, the private sector, and various stakeholders from Nepal, including government representatives, ministries, diplomatic missions, and academia.

The event, scheduled for November 9, 2022, at the Indreni Complex in New Baneshwor, seeks to analyze how these developments in China might positively impact economic prospects and collaborations in Nepal and neighboring South Asian nations. It's a platform to brainstorm and identify ways to leverage the opportunities arising from China's vision and initiatives for mutual economic development.