Embassy urges to probe into rumour about Chinese national trying to bribe Nepali journalists

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 25: China has urged Nepal to investigate into rumour creation and dissemination through social sites about a Chinese national trying to bribe Nepali journalists to make negative report on certain Nepali politicians.

In the remarks of the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, China is "deeply shocked to learn of the rumors" and "categorically rejects them".

We strongly condemn such acts of deliberate denigration of China, said the Embassy spokesperson.

Full text of the Q and A about the rumour as issued by the Embassy on Sunday:

Q: Recently, there are rumors spreading on social media in Nepal that a Chinese national attempted to bribe several journalists from Nepali media outlets to make negative reports on certain Nepali politician. May I ask whether the rumors are true, and what’s your take on it?

A: The Chinese side is deeply shocked to learn of the rumors you mentioned, and categorically rejects them. We strongly condemn such acts of deliberate denigration of China. I must emphasize that China has always been adhering to the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs, has been consistently and firmly supporting Nepal’s efforts in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and has been actively supporting Nepal’s political stability, economic development, and improvement of people's livelihood. We urge relevant Nepali authorities to conduct a serious, in-depth and thorough investigation into the rumors you mentioned, and severely punish those directly involved in them as well as those behind them in accordance with the Nepali law. We stand ready to strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation with the Nepali side to safeguard the shared interests of our two countries.

Let reason and wisdom put an end to rumors. We believe all Nepali friends will see right from wrong, and will work together with us to contribute to promoting the traditional friendship and cooperation between China and Nepal.