Nepal’s Floods Wash Away Its China Trade Lifeline

The recent floods in Nepal have dealt a heavy blow to the country’s already limited trade with China. The August 26 deluge swept away key trade infrastructure, cutting off a vital economic route. This disruption threatens to upset Nepal’s delicate diplomatic balance between its two giant neighbors, China and India. With the physical path to its northern partner now damaged, Nepal’s ability to diversify its trade will face new and immediate pressure.