This article discusses various debates and media portrayals regarding Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's recently concluded visit to China. The visit took place on August 31 and September 1, during which Prime Minister Oli attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China. Some Nepali media outlets have claimed that the visit was “in vain.”
However, these reports appear to be unconfirmed and seem to be based on partial truths. No official Chinese or Indian government bodies or media outlets have provided clear statements regarding these issues. Notably, Chinese media made no mention of Nepal–China meetings, and the Indian side also did not bring up the border dispute during the summit.
Such practices risk creating confusion among the general public. Therefore, the article emphasizes the importance of responsible journalism that is grounded in truth and facts.
According to these claims, Prime Minister Oli attempted to raise the issue of Limpiyadhura, Kalapani, and Lipulekh during the summit, but the Chinese side did not respond seriously. Instead, it is reported that China simply replied, “This is not our concern; talk to India about it.”
On the other hand, it is said that no discussions could take place with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding this matter.
In this context, Nepali media outlets have been accused of exaggerating and spreading unverified or semi-true information in a bid to boost their TRP (Television Rating Points), thereby compromising journalistic ethics. They are said to have colored their pages with baseless speculations, much like some Indian media outlets, selling sensationalist news just for popularity.
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