China and Nepal are friendly neighbors linked by rivers and mountains. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1955, China-Nepal relationship has withstood changes of the international situation and has been growing in a consistent, steady and healthy manner, which sets a model of peaceful coexistence between the countries of different size. H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, paid a state visit to Nepal in 2019. China and Nepal decided to elevate China-Nepal Partnership to Strategic Partnership of Cooperation Featuring Ever-lasting Friendship for Development and Prosperity. China and Nepal have been deepening mutually-beneficial cooperation in all fields in a comprehensive manner, building overarching framework of trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network under the Belt and Road Initiative so as to promote mutual development.

In 2024, China maintained close exchanges and cooperation with Nepal. In March, Mr. Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal visited China. In July, Ms. Bimala Ghimire, Vice Chairman of National Assembly of Nepal visited China and participated in the 8th China-South Asia Exposition and the 28th China Kunming Import & Export Fair. Ms. Indira Rana, Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives of Nepal participated in the 4th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation. In August, Mr. Bishnu Poudel, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Nepal participated in Global Sustainable Transport Forum (2024). In November, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, Foreign Minister of Nepal visited China. In December, Mr. K P Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal paid an offical visit to China.

China and Nepal signed Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative in 2017, and Framework for Belt and Road Cooperation in 2024. China is the second biggest trade partner of Nepal.