Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of Nepal, is planning a visit to China in late August. The trip follows a recent visit to India, where Lamichhane met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During his Beijing visit, Lamichhane intends to request a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This diplomatic move signals Nepal’s efforts to maintain balanced relationships with both its neighboring giants, India and China. The RSP chief’s strategy appears to involve engaging with key leadership in both countries. The visit to China underscores the importance Nepal places on strengthening bilateral ties with Beijing. Details regarding the agenda beyond the potential Xi meeting remain undisclosed.