The unrest in Nepal has intensified the rivalry between India and China

Nikkei Asia reported on March 16 that Nepal's new political alliance, consisting of two communist parties, the Mao Zedong Center and the Marxist-Leninist Alliance, may bring the country closer to China.
Maldives' new pro-Chinese leader has vowed to end his country's India-first policy, prompting India to withdraw. The cooperation between the two parties comes in the wake of this situation, fueling speculation that the rivalry between China and India will expand further.
China has already celebrated the new alliance and pledged to strengthen bilateral ties. The move was seen as a setback for India, which has close ties with Bengal and Bhutan and has gained diplomatic status in Sri Lanka.
India has not officially responded to the issue, and observers say the dispute in Nepal is a clear setback for Delhi. Because the new coalition also attracted several small left-wing parties.
China has played a behind-the-scenes role in the political upheaval, with a Chinese military delegation visiting Nepal days after the exchange and pledging to strengthen defense cooperation.