China has described the US interest in approving the US aid project MCC in Nepal as “coercive diplomacy”.

At a regular press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Beijing on Friday, Wang Wenbin said China would openly oppose US “pressure diplomacy.”
Spokesperson Wenbin made the remarks while addressing a press conference on the recent political situation in Nepal.

He said that the international community could help in the development of Nepal’s economy but no political condition should be imposed there.
“Nepal is a partner in its development. China wants to continue its cooperation in line with the aspirations of the Nepali people,” he said.

Spokesman Wenbin made the remarks after US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu telephoned top leaders, including the prime minister, to pass the MCC a few days ago.