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Economic Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
China trying to rename Mount Everest? Beijing official calls it 'Chomolungma' over 10 times in 20-minute speech
China tries to rebrand Mount Everest at Nepal Summit At the inaugural session of Nepal's flagship climate dialogue, Sagarmatha Sambaad, Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, repeatedly referred to Mount Everest by its Chinese name "Chomolungma", ANI reported. The event is named after the Nepali name for Everest, Sagarmatha, and was meant to underscore Nepal's stewardship of the world's tallest the official title of the event, Xiao, who delivered the keynote address in Chinese (translated live into English), used the term 'Chomolungma' at least ten times during his 20-minute speech. According to ANI, other dignitaries and attendees consistently referred to the mountain as either Sagarmatha or Mount official from Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking to ANI on condition of anonymity, said: 'We also noticed it, but we are in no power to say anything about it.' Present at the session were Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel, among others. However, none of the senior officials commented publicly on the usage of the Chinese term during the high-level opening ceremony. The incident comes days after PM Oli publicly urged the global community to recognise the mountain by its Nepali name, Sagarmatha, rather than foreign or alternative names. His silence on Xiao's repeated reference to the Chinese name raised eyebrows in diplomatic and public circles. The three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad, held in Kathmandu, is being attended by over 200 participants from across the world, including representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Japan, Qatar, Pakistan, the UK, and the UAE, as well as major international organisations like the United Nations, World Bank, ADB, SAARC, BIMSTEC, and India rejected China's continued efforts to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the state remains an integral part of India. With inputs from ANI
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China trying to rename Mount Everest? Beijing official calls it 'Chomolungma' over 10 times in 20-minute speech
At the inaugural session of Nepal's flagship climate dialogue, Sagarmatha Sambaad , Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China , repeatedly referred to Mount Everest by its Chinese name " Chomolungma ", ANI reported. The event is named after the Nepali name for Everest, Sagarmatha, and was meant to underscore Nepal's stewardship of the world's tallest peak. Despite the official title of the event, Xiao, who delivered the keynote address in Chinese (translated live into English), used the term 'Chomolungma' at least ten times during his 20-minute speech. According to ANI, other dignitaries and attendees consistently referred to the mountain as either Sagarmatha or Mount Everest. An official from Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking to ANI on condition of anonymity, said: 'We also noticed it, but we are in no power to say anything about it.' 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Present at the session were Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli , Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel, among others. However, none of the senior officials commented publicly on the usage of the Chinese term during the high-level opening ceremony. The incident comes days after PM Oli publicly urged the global community to recognise the mountain by its Nepali name, Sagarmatha, rather than foreign or alternative names. His silence on Xiao's repeated reference to the Chinese name raised eyebrows in diplomatic and public circles. Live Events The three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad, held in Kathmandu, is being attended by over 200 participants from across the world, including representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Japan, Qatar, Pakistan, the UK, and the UAE, as well as major international organisations like the United Nations, World Bank, ADB, SAARC, BIMSTEC, and ICIMOD. Recently, India rejected China's continued efforts to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the state remains an integral part of India. With inputs from ANI
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chinese leader refers to Mount Everest as ‘Chomolungma' at Nepal forum, raising eyebrows
China's Standing Committee Vice Chairman Xiao Jie standing left to Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli (Image Credit: Oli's X account) China's Standing Committee Vice Chairman Xiao Jie referred the Mount Everest as " Chomolungma ," the Chinese name in one of the events in Nepal. During his presentation at the Sagarmatha Sambaad 's opening session, Xiao Jie exclusively used the Chinese designation, while other participants referred to the peak using its English and Nepali names, ANI news agency reported. The event itself bears the name "Sagarmatha Sambaad," with Sambaad being the Nepali word for conversation. As the keynote speaker at the three-day event's opening, Xiao Jie delivered his speech in Chinese with translation support. Throughout his 20-minute address, he used "Chomolungma" ten times, disregarding the event's official title. A foreign minister official, speaking anonymously to ANI, acknowledged awareness of this but expressed inability to intervene. The Chinese official's use of the Sino name occurred in the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli , foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba, finance minister Bishnu Paudel, and over 200 international participants. Prime Minister Oli had previously advocated for using "Sagarmatha" as the peak's official name. However, he remained silent about the Chinese dignitary's choice of terminology at Friday's event. The Kathmandu event attracted delegations from various nations including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Japan, India, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan. Representatives from international organisations such as the UN, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, SAARC, BIMSTEC, and ICIMOD also participated.
Times of Oman
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman, China explore academic, scientific cooperation
Muscat: Dr. Fahd Al Jalanda Al Said, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), today met with Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China. The meeting aimed to discuss avenues for academic and scientific collaboration between the Sultanate of Oman and the People's Republic of China. The Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University emphasized SQU's pivotal role in educating and preparing future leaders across various fields. He highlighted existing cooperation agreements between SQU and Chinese academic institutions, particularly last year's agreement to teach the Chinese language at SQU's College of Arts and Social Sciences. The Vice Chancellor also noted the scholarships offered for study in the People's Republic of China and student exchange programs between SQU and several Chinese universities. Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China commended SQU's national achievements and referenced the Sultan Qaboos Chair for Arabic Language Studies at Peking University, established in 2007 as a cultural bridge between the two nations. The Chair supports research on Omani-Chinese relations, Arabic-Chinese translations, the dissemination of distinguished academic content, and student activities that strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation.
Observer
12-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman, China explore ways to enhance trade relations
MUSCAT: HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, on Monday received Xiao Jie, Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, and his accompanying delegation. The guest conveyed greetings and best wishes of the leadership in China to the leadership in Oman and the Omani people. After welcoming the Chinese official and his delegation, HH Sayyid Fahd emphasised the deep-rooted relations between the two countries, which continue to witness significant development, reflecting both sides' commitment to advancing the interests of their peoples. The meeting explored ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation, including encouraging more joint investment projects in renewable energy. The meeting also addressed a set of regional and international developments. On his turn, the Chinese official expressed his pleasure at the visit, which contributes to elevating cooperation between the two nations across various fields. He affirmed China's appreciation for Oman's efforts in supporting domestic development and strengthening friendly relations with countries worldwide. He also praised the constructive discussions held with the Chairman of the State Council and Omani officials, noting their positive impact on advancing Omani-Chinese relations. The meeting was attended by Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, and Liu Jian, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Oman. — ONA
