China Offers Aid Package to Nepal as Relief Efforts Begin

On August 29, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister held phone talks with his Nepali counterpart, as reported by Xinhua. The discussions followed a disaster in Nepal, which prompted China to offer an aid package. Nepal initially refused to allow international experts to participate in relief efforts but later reversed its decision on August 30, 2026, permitting foreign experts to join the efforts and identify bodies. Chinese relief supplies and experts arrived in Nepal on August 30, 2026, according to Xinhua. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed the aid package during the phone talks. The Nepali government's decision to allow international experts was influenced by pressure from other countries, as noted by Tuo-i-Tre.