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Newsmaker in Nepal, told APD that this is Western media’s Nepal, China agree probably Wang’s third visit to the comment on Wang Himalayan nation. on Araniko Highway Regmi, who met Wang Yi in Chinese Minister of Beijing twice, said, “He is very ‘Learning from expansion friendly and a good listener, he knows Nepal a lot.” the peasantry’ Foreign Affairs Wang Yi During his three-day visit Like many of his BY APD REPORTER to Kathmandu, Minister Wang generation now rising to the BY APD REPORTER will focus on the promotion of top of Chinese politics, Wang As a concrete step towards neighborhood policy as outlined was a “sent down” youth, connecting Nepal with the new Silk Road In an interview with APD in recently by Chinese leadership. spending eight years during Economic Belt advocated by China, October, Nepal’s Foreign Minister On his arrival day, Dec. 25, the Cultural Revolution China and Nepal agreed to expand Mahendra Bahadur Pandey said Wang is scheduled to call on working on a farm in the Arniko Highway, a key route for that he had very good discussions Nepali President Dr. Ram Baran northeastern China, “learning Nepal-China trade built by the Chinese with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yadav and Prime Minister Sushil from the peasantry.” government some 50 years ago. Yi in New York, and both sides Koirala. “He did not waste his Renovation of the dilapidated agreed to exchange visits in the Wang Yi The following day,Minister time,” recalls Wang Xiaoping, highway connecting Kathmandu and days to come. Wang will hold bilateral talks with a classmate of Wang Yi’s at Kodari, bordering with China, is a part On December 25th, Minister experience, Wang was appointed Nepali counterpart Mahendra university in Beijing where the of a four-point agreement signed by Wang Yi, also a member of Central the Counselor for Chinese embassy Bahadur Pandey and senior leaders two studied Japanese. “He had both countries in a Nepal-China Inter- Committee of the Communist in Japan. of major political parties of Nepal. studied literature and history governmental business and investment Party of China (CPC), will arrive in When he returned to China in He is also likely to give a speech by himself.” coordination meeting held in Beijing on Kathmandu. His visit is the highest March 1994, Wang was appointed on Chinese foreign policy on Dec. Wang Xiaoping (no December 18, 2014. level official visit from China after as vice section chief of the Asian 26. relation to the foreign Mahesh Maskey, Nepali ambassador the Constituent Assembly election section of the Ministry and was After laying foundation stone minister) remembers his to China told APD that an MOU has in November of 2013. promoted to section chief the for the China-funded Armed classmate studying harder than been signed to revive the old Silk Born in October of 1953 in next year. From August 1997 Police Force Academy building in most others and being “quite Road connecting Lhasa to Patna, Beijing Municipality, Wang Yi is to February 1998, Wang was a Halchowk, Kathmandu and after open minded. He did not just capital of northern Indian state Bihar, a veteran diplomat and politician. visiting scholar at the Institute of handing over medical equipments accept what he was told – he via Kathmandu. The envoy said, “The After graduating from high school, Foreign Relations of Georgetown to Civil Service Hospital, Wang is had his own ideas.” revival of the Silk Road will enhance he was sent to Northeast China to University in the United States. scheduled to leave for Bangladesh cross-country trade and Nepal will be work for Northeast Construction Soon after his return, he was on Dec. 27. greatly beneficial from it.” Army Corps in Heilongjiang promoted to Assistant Foreign Province. After serving eight Minister and the director of office Anti-graft blitz years in the Corps, Wang returned of policy research. In February to Beijing in 1977 and worked 2001, Wang was elevated to Vice upgrades to in the Intelligence Research Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Institute, Ministry of Post and charge of Asian affairs. He was protracted war Telecommunications. then the youngest Vice Minister. After learning Japanese In September 2004, Wang was language from the University appointed as China’s Ambassador of Beijing International Studies, to Japan. On March 16, 2013, diligent Wang began his career as Wang was appointed Minister of a diplomat after he was deployed Foreign Affairs. Pro. Madan Regmi, the Minister Wang Yi (L) during a meeting with Nepali counterpart to the Asian section of Ministry Mahendra Bahadur Pandey in U.N. General Assembly, held in New of Foreign Affairs in 1982. Chairman of China Study Center, York, on Sept. 27, 2014. (Xinhua/Photo) After seven years of diplomatic a famous academic institution

Excerpts of a speech made by Zhou Shengping, Kathmandu Bureau Chief of Xinhua News Agency on the opening ceremony of Asia Pacific Daily (APD) Far-Western Branch in Dhangadi on December 14, 2014:

The handing of Zhou Yongkang, once one of the most powerful officials in GO FAR WEST ! China, over to prosecutors on December 9 marked the climax of this year’s anti- I am very happy and excited Daily. The Dhangadi branch Nepal’s “cricket city”, has been come, let alone investment. To corruption drive. to see so many government is the first subordinate to the chosen as a strategic location for change this situation, media Zhou, one of nine Standing Committee officials, economic leaders, Kathmandu-based APD, since its APD’s development. have the power. members of the Political Bureau of the social elites and pundits establishment in July, 2013. But please do not think In the mean time, I Communist Party of China (CPC) Central coming here to attend the I do not know how to thank that we are only interested strongly recommend that your Committee from 2007 to 2012, is the latest opening ceremony of APD Far- you enough for your enthusiasm in our newspaper’s growth; government should launch and highest-ranking official taken down western branch office today. for China and your support for we are more interested in the a Far-western development in the country’s fierce anti-corruption This is an important moment our program. The Nepal edition development of Far-western campaign, just like what campaign that began in November 2012. for Xinhua News Agency and of APD is expanding. Dhangadi, region. Because, in my China’s government has been “Nailing a high-ranking official like Nepal edition of Asia Pacific the heart of far western region, opinion, without the economic implementing from 1999 till Zhou sends a strong message to all senior development and social today. To develop its overlooked officials. It supports the Party’s zero- prosperity of this region, no western provinces, China tolerance policy against corruption,” said medium including APD has announced “GO WEST” Huang Weiting, a researcher with Seeking a bright future here. Xinhua campaign in 1999. The Truth, the official magazine of the CPC and APD are willing to help campaign led to encouraging Central Committee, who has closely the people of Far-western outcomes. followed the anti-corruption issue. region to eliminate poverty and Likewise, in my opinion, However, China’s anti-graft campaign achieve common prosperity. “Go Far West” will be more has moved beyond setting warning With support from practical for Nepal. examples to deter others. The scale of the Xinhua, China’s largest state- When travellers from other investigations, as well as new initiatives owned media, we can use countries visit Lumbni, they and legal reform, indicate that the country our publications, TV stations should get inspired to go further intends to fight a protracted war. and other media channels to west, rather than usual return to The CPC leadership has realized that introduce Far-western region to Kathmandu or Pokhara. they face an unprecedented situation and Nepal, China, Asia Pacific and Far-western region is worth serious challenges in leading a party of 86 the whole world. visiting, I am certain that other million members and ruling a country of Similarly, we can help attract tourists like myself will not 1.3 billion people for the long term. China’s investors to come here regret their decision to come “Although the majority of CPC and invest. here and explore the virgin members are dutiful and well behaved, A few days back, Nepal’s PM beauty of Mother Nature. corruption has been a prevailing problem Sushil Koirala said that Nepal Dear friends, “Opportunity and will be a serious threat to the Party’s is the virgin land of investment. favors the prepared mind.” Let’s rule of the country if not well contained,” Far-western region is in dire join hands and support each Huang said. need of foreign investment. other; let’s work together for a The CPC leadership is fully aware that But, without knowledge of this prosperous Dhangadi, and for a its ability to discipline its own members, beautiful place, no investor will developed Far-western region! especially those with power, will affect its capacity and stability to rule, he said. 2 OPINION Behind China’s success story People-oriented relation Chinese Ambassador to party ones. Due to the In an interview with the Financial Nepal Wu Chuntai made a unstable government and Times on January 24, 2014, Chinese very important speech in mushrooming political Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who was January 2014 at Kathmandu parties in Nepal, China’s attending the World Economic Forum University. He said that efforts to help Nepali people Annual Meeting 2014 in Davos, China’s relation with Nepal sometimes has failed to explained the reasons of China’s is people-oriented as much make remarkable result. It success and described its future. as it is result-oriented, is not so easy for both the Excerpts: while China’s economic Communist Party of China cooperation is job-oriented (CPC) and the Chinese In telling the world about China’s as well as market-oriented. government to deal with, and success story, the most important The message he conveyed is to develop strong bond with thing in my view is to make good very clear. Nepali leadership. explanations in response to the myriad There are mainly For example, in the of speculations about China’s future. three kinds of relations past, China had very good We have heard from time to time people between China and Nepal-- relationship with Maoist talking down the Chinese economy and government to government, party, not that it has not China’s development. For example, political party to party and now, but so many splits China has achieved a 7.7% GDP growth people to people. Among in the party have made it rate in the course of economic structural them is people-to-people complicated. From this adjustment. This is no mean feat. But relation, which despite being point of view, China’s still, some people have raised doubts Macao celebrates 15th annivesary of its return to motherland in December. (Xihnua/Photo) immensely benefi cial for the diplomatic policy in Nepal about it. So we need to tell the world future seems relatively weak is not so perfect as many about China’s success story and, more driving force behind the sustained the effective development path that at present. people would expect. China importantly, explain clearly the reasons growth of the Chinese economy. suits China’s national conditions. We There are different may have to orchestrate its and driving force behind its success have found this path after years of political systems and approach to Nepal. China story and pass on to the world China’s A powerful ruling party exploration. Some call it the “Chinese social structures in the two has to fi nd other sources confi dence in its own future. The second unique advantage model”. A very important aspect countries. In China, the on which it can depend on China enjoys is its ruling party. The concerning the Chinese path is proper Communist Party of China infi nitely. The direction is A huge market Communist Party of China (CPC) has management of the relationship among (CPC) is the only ruling towards the people, the mass China has at least three unique 86 million members, including many reform, development and stability. party and the government is who is the creator of history. advantages that other countries outstanding people. China’s system of For China, a developing country, stable and powerful. In my personal don’t share. First, a huge market. In selecting and appointing offi cials is very development is the primary task. On the other hand, the opinion, like many western population terms, the Chinese market effective. First, our election system is Development is to be ensured by a situation in Nepal is quite countries, China may have is nearly four times that of the United not about street campaigns and one-off stable social environment and boosted different. Being a relatively to use NGOs and INGOs States. By now, the US market has been voting but multiple voting by different by reform. small country compared to as a medium to further dubbed market of the world. I believe groups of people. We are now working to upgrade the China, Nepal has mustered strengthen people to people that as time goes by, China will offer an Besides, our democratic consultation relationship among the three. Regarding dozens of political parties. relationship. even bigger market to the world. system requires comprehensive development, we will completely Among them, many (This article has been China’s development is uneven, consultation with people from various change the past pattern of development represent in the Constituent compiled from an interview especially between its eastern and sectors. A fusion of these two systems and truly take a green, circular and Assembly and on top of of Xinhua Kathmandu western regions and between urban has ensured that Chinese offi cials sustainable approach. that, there are half-a-dozen Bureau Chief Zhou and rural areas. This is a challenge we are rich in experience and capable in This will help us overcome the “major parties” running the Shengping with ABC TV have to address. But this very challenge governance. With the synergy of over 80 middle-income trap. show. Yet, Nepal do not program DISCOURS in this has also brought us hope and demand. million party members, I don’t see any have a stable and lasting December.) The massive demand that comes with diffi culty that cannot be surmounted. government. China’s development will be unleashed China mainly focuses on wave upon wave, from eastern China An effective development path government to government to its western hinterland. This is a main Our third unique advantage is relations and party to Is Chinese Century coming?

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When the history of 2014 United Nations. It could bring States remains competitive with highest in the developed world.) is written, it will take note of a pressure to take an enlightened China are not always ones we’d China outpaces America in the CONTACT FOR large fact that has received little leadership role on issues such most want to call attention to. The number of people executed every attention: 2014 was the last year as climate change. It might very two countries have comparable year, but the U.S. is far ahead BUSINESS in which the United States could well prompt ordinary Chinese to levels of inequality. (Ours is the when it comes to the proportion of claim to be the world’s largest wonder if more of the country’s the population in prison (more than LET US HELP YOU SOLVE economic power. China enters wealth should be spent on them. 700 per 100,000 people). China YOUR PROBLEMS IN NEPAL 2015 in the top position, where it Of course, in many ways—for overtook the U.S. in 2007 as the COUNSELING, ADVICE & will likely remain for a very long instance, in terms of exports and world’s largest polluter, by total SUPPORT IN NEPAL time, if not forever. In doing so, household savings—China long volume, though on a per capita it returns to the position it held ago surpassed the United States. basis we continue to hold the lead. • For Investment Promotion through most of human history. With savings and investment The United States remains the and FDI Americans want very much making up close to 50 percent of largest military power, spending • National and Global to be No. 1—we enjoy having G.D.P., the Chinese worry about more on our armed forces than Bidding Procedures that status. In contrast, China is having too much savings, just as the next top 10 nations combined • Management Consultant not so eager. According to some Americans worry about having (not that we have always used our Services reports, the Chinese participants too little. In other areas, such military power wisely). But the • Legal Matters and even threatened to walk out of as manufacturing, the Chinese bedrock strength of the U.S. has Complete Business the technical discussions. For overtook the U.S. only within the always rested less on hard military Solution one thing, China did not want to past several years. They still trail power than on “soft power,” most stick its head above the parapet— America when it comes to the notably its economic infl uence. ADDRESS: being No. 1 comes with a cost. number of patents awarded, but That is an essential point to S.S. International, It means paying more to support they are closing the gap. remember. Thamel,Kathmandu,Nepal international bodies such as the The areas where the United Email:[email protected] Contact : 01-4410537

PUBLISHED BY Xinhua News Agency, Kathmandu Bureau CONTACT US Xinhua News Agency, 15/21 Hattisar, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: 01- 4434475, Fax: 01- 4435216 Contribution/Feedback [email protected] Marketing/Consultant Ram Babu Adhikari, 9841264025; Manisha Shrestha, 9818852676 [email protected] FOLLOW US APD Websites www.apdnews.com, http://nep.apdnews.com xinhuanepal, XinhuaNewsAgency @xinhuanepal Printed at Active Printing Press Pvt. Ltd., Ph : 01-4022672 GOVERNANCE 3 “Governing a Big Party politics and civil service: Country Is as Delicate You cannot take the cake as Frying a Small Fish” and eat it too An exclusive APD interview with Lilamani Poudel, Chief Secretary of Nepal Government, Excerpts :

Has Nepal’s bureaucracy been able to meet common people’s aspirations? In a single word: No. But that is not a complete answer. One should realize the working environment for civil servants. Civil servants had worked under adverse circumstances during the extremely diffi cult period of armed-confl ict and still they delivered basic services, although Lilamani Poudel, Chief Secretary of Nepal Government their lives were at risk. Civil service conducted the Constituent Assembly Parties have to service threatens the core principle elections twice under very diffi cult of impartiality and neutrality. circumstances. It worked under realize the cost Despite civil servants’ offi cial oath, When I meet foreign leaders, managing the governing party. harsh and extreme geographical which forbids them from any kind one question they often ask in As the people have given me this condition with meagre physical of politicization of involvement in politics, they amazement is this: How can one job, I must always keep them in facilities, perks and benefi ts. On top of civil service continue to do so for their personal govern such a large country as the highest place in my heart, of that, there is politicization, which benefi ts. Likewise, the political China? Indeed, it is not easy to bearing in mind their deep trust sends the working environment of and should ask parties are also reluctant to keep govern a country with 1.3 billion and the heavy responsibilities they the civil servants into chaos. Civil their nose out of civil services. people. Just getting to know the have placed on me. In such a big, servants are working under pressure civil servants to situation there can be a really populous and complicated country of ever changing governments. We choose one either What can be good solutions to diffi cult task. As I often say, it as ours, we the leaders must have have witnessed two dozen different make Nepal’s bureaucracy free takes a good deal of effort to know an in-depth knowledge of the leaderships in the last 25 years. party politics or from political intervention? China, and just visiting a place or national conditions, and learn what Moreover, private sectors and civil service, not We have not been able to make two is not really enough. China has the people think and what they non-governmental organisations civil servants accountable to their 9.6 million square kilometres of want. We must act self-consciously largely remain sceptical to a strong both at a time. duty. Likewise, it can be more land, 56 ethnic groups and a total and with the utmost care “as if and competent civil service. In motivating to the civil servants if we of 1.3 billion people. Thus, when we were treading on thin ice, and view of all these factors combined, Otherwise civil effectively introduce ‘performance- trying to learn about China, one standing on the edge of an abyss.” including lack of discipline and service politics based reward-punishment system.’ needs to guard against drawing We must cultivate an attitude of professionalism in civil servants, Scientifi c and evaluative measures conclusions based on partial “governing a big country is as we should consider that Nepal’s will cost heavily can be adopted for transfers and information. delicate as frying a small fi sh,” civil service has contributed to a to the nation. promotions of the civil servants, An ancient Chinese proverb never slackening our efforts or suboptimal performance. which will keep the hassle with says, “Prime ministers must have being negligent in the slightest, and trade unions at bay. But, being able served as local offi cials, and great always devoting ourselves to work As a top bureaucrat of the offi ces so as to enhance effi ciency, to depoliticize the service will be generals must have risen from and the public interest. The people country, what are your recent ensure transparency and reduce an ultimate achievement in the civil the ranks.” Our mechanism for are where we draw our strength. As efforts to make the civil service hassles. Likewise, we have doubled service system. Both political leaders selecting offi cials in China also long as we stand with our people more people-oriented? the training period from three and civil servants should realize the requires work experience at local through thick and thin, there will The government had integrated months to six months for newly adverse effect of politics in civil levels. For instance, I once worked be no diffi culty that can’t be over- 18000 new positions from 2007 to recruited civil servants. service. in a rural area as a Party secretary come and no task that can’t be 2013 by implementing a special at a production brigade. Later I accomplished. provision of 24 Gha (1) of the Civil Nepal’s bureaucracy is being You are retiring from the served in various posts at county, As for my workload, you can Service Act 1992. The provision politicized hugely in the recent government service in coming municipal, provincial and central well imagine that working in such of promotion without an available days. Why? July, what are your future plans levels. Extensive experience a job can hardly leave me any free post was incorporated in 2007 and Politicians prefer loyalty to after retirement? gained from working at local time. There are so many things considered a major policy debacle profi ciency from the civil servants. Frankly speaking, I have hardly levels can help offi cials develop a crying out to be done. Of course, I in the history of Nepalese civil The civil servants also seek political any time right now to think about sound attitude towards the people, try to prioritize my work. “Many service. Although, we have removed patronage for private benefi ts rather post retirement plan. However, I know what the country is really hands make light work,” We have that provision now, the remnant than professionalism and career might like to share my experience like and what the people really within the central leadership an of that ill-conceived provision development. Party politics in civil and knowledge to the students. need, be better versed in various effective mechanism featuring both has continued to infect the civil jobs and professions, and become division of labor and coordination. service system. Management of so more competent and effective for So we go about our respective many unscientifi c promotions was meeting future requirements for duties while working in convert to a herculean task. Adding on to the good work performance. get the job done properly. improvement in the civil service There is a tremendous amount (Before attending the Sixth system, we are going to introduce of work to do in meeting the BRICS Summit, President Xi 12-hour working time for some of people’s daily needs, ensuring gave a joint interview to various the offi ces with immense workload the smooth running of society international media, including and urgency. Further, we have and the normal functioning of the Xinhua on March 19. This article is introduced IT-based service delivery state apparatus, and building and part of his answers. ) system in the government 4 PHOTO FEATURE

Far-Western Region haunts and conjures...

TEXT/PHOTOS SUNIL SHARMA

Our latest trip to Dhangadhi, one of the major cities in the Far-Western Development Region, gave us an unforgettable experience of this beautiful part of the country. Though we were traveling with a different objective, we did not miss the chance to visit many fabulous locations and cultural events. Among them were the aircraft museum, which is said to be the first in Asia, and “Sudur Paschimanchal Mahotsav”, a festivity organized to popularize local productions. Visit to Jokhar Baba Lake was memorable. Wandering around peaceful forest near Mohana River made us spell bounded. A sunrise from the Chandani Dodhara suspension bridge, one of the longest in South Asia, is said to be unbelievably impressive, but we were not lucky enough to witness it due to bad weather. The daily life of the local Tharu people here inspired us to live our life in moments.

Photo/Zhou Shengping Xinhua in promotion of Far West tourism focus on tourism destinations in alone boasts of 16 radio stations. nine districts. The Far West has There has been a lot of the Far West and help this region Including all the nine districts of many places for tourists to visit. progress made for the promotion familiarize more with China. the region, there are a total of 41 Khaptad area, Badhimalika, of the Far-Western region. There However, it cannot be denied radio stations in operation. Shaileshwori, Tripura Sundari, are many visual documentaries that in earlier days there have Far West is the region Baijnath, Ugratara Temple are a regarding the region; there are been efforts from all quarters for blessed with natural richness. few religiously important tourist maps and trekking routes. In the the development of the Far West. The Far west is surrounded destinations. Shuklaphanta field of sports, Dhangadi Cricket There are many media houses by India’s Uttarkhand in the Wildlife Reserve, largest Academy has gained new heights. BY UMID BAGCHAND in the Region. Only in Kailali west, Uttarpradesh in the south, flock of swamp deer, wetland It organizes the biggest cricket district, there are 17 national China’s Tibet in the North and conservations–Ghodaghodi Lake, tournament in terms of cash prize. At a time when Indian media dailies, 10 Weeklies, and four Mid-Western Region in the East. Khaptad Lake, and Tikapur Park (Mr. Umid Bagchnd is a have been easily gaining access to fortnightlies. Similarly, the district This region has two zones and are other attractions. journalist working for BBC Nepali bordering Nepali villages, Xinhua News Agency of China has also recently opened a regional bureau for its Nepal edition of Asia Pacific Daily (APD) in Dhangadi. On the opening day December 14, many locals and fellow villagers expressed their belief that the branch will help promote tourism business in the Far West. According to Xinhua News Agency Kathmandu Bureau Chief Zhou Shengping, the Dhangadi branch of APD will help promote the tourism of Far West, by broadcasting culture, tradition, and tourism possibilities. During the opening ceremony, he said Mr. Subash Shahi (2nd from left) is APD Far-Western Region Goodwill Ambassador. that APD’s main aim will be to (Photo/Manisha Shrestha) Khaptad Baba Temple (Photo/Bharat Bandu Thapa) HEALTH 5 How to beat the cold? NEWS DIGEST Nobel prize 2014: on introduce yourself suddenly into a BY KUMAR R SHRESTHA cold environment. Therefore, one medicine awarded should cover oneself well, but not The chill of the winter is so much so as to sweat profusely. For their discoveries of cells already among us, perhaps taking For the prevention of cold, it’s that constitute a positioning system a toll on most of us. The majority extremely important to keep one’s in the brain John O’Keefe, May- of us tend to get ill in this season. extremities warm, like the head Britt Moser, and Edvard Moser Together identifying an inner The most common ailments are and the feet. received the 2014 Nobel Prize positioning system within the colds, flu, cough, and fever. in Physiology or Medicine on brain, O’Keefe is being honored The elderly may have more 3. REPLENISH Wednesday Dec. 10. for his discovery of so-called problems like asthma, blood YOURSELF 75 years old O’Keefe, place cells, while the Mosers are pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, For the Chinese people a professor of cognitive recognized for their later work etc. In fact, the children and the it is important to eat highly neuroscience at University College identifying grid cells. seniors are the most vulnerable nutritious foods during winter. London, received one half of “The discoveries of John ones. The Chinese word for these this year’s prize. Husband-and- O’Keefe, May-Britt Moser One of the blunders foods is bu (㺕), which means wife team May-Britt (51years) and Edvard Moser have solved that we commit is that we “to replenish.” These are and Edvard Moser (52years), a problem that has occupied do not prepare well for the products that make up both professors at the Norwegian philosophers and scientists for winter, except for putting on for the body. For winter, the University of Science and centuries,” the Nobel Foundation more clothes and taking few best replenishing foods are Technology (NTNU), shared the noted in its press release precautions. A few of us may protein-rich meats, beans and second half of the reward. announcing the award.

be fortunate enough to not get thebobbydshow.com nuts. There are also replenishing troubled by any of these diseases medicines but, they should be in the season but if we do not recommended by a doctor. These heed to specialists of traditional medicines vary according to each medicine and naturopathy, Let us now indulge into some person’s physical condition and How much water diseases may not be far away. practical suggestions that we can humor. There is also a Chinese saying, implement this season, so that we which goes like: If you don’t shall remain energetic enough for 4. EAT WARM, SIMPLE, should you drink conserve your energy this winter, the current as well as upcoming NOURISHING FOODS it will surely lead to illness in seasons. In chilly winter months, the coming spring. Why then do people tend to move less and eat each day? we have to conserve energy in 1. CONSERVE ENERGY more calorie-rich comfort foods. winter? Cold weather depletes and This should not be encouraged. We all know that all natural attacks the immune system. According to TCM, it is also phenomenons either slow down Therefore, people are more important to avoid too many raw or hibernate during winter. Days, prone to colds, flu and other foods during winter because they which is the period for activity, diseases during the winter season. tend to cool the body down and gets shorter while nights are Practitioners of TCM also advise deplete our ‘digestive fire’. We longer, demanding more rest and adequate rest during the winter, should eat warming foods after warmth. As human beings should which helps replenish the kidneys cooking them longer and at lower live in harmony with the natural and restore essential energy. It temperatures with less water. cycles, the cold and darkness of is vital to change one’s sleeping Make use of more soups and winter urges us to slow down. To hours – going to bed early and stews, underground vegetables, go further, the Traditional Chinese waking up only after the sunrise. dark leafy greens and whole Medicine (TCM) states that during This will help preserve the grains. winter we should deeply nourish internal ‘yang’ energy. The most BY APD REPORTER ourselves, and we must stay important rule is not to exert 5. DRINK LOTS OF warm and well-rested. This will oneself in any possible way, both HOT WATER Studies have produced varying and the amount of water consumed help plant the seeds for renewed physically and mentally. It is important to drink lots recommendations over the years, but from food and other drinks. vitality in the coming year. This of hot water during winter. Cold in truth, your water needs depend on Keeping in mind that 20 percent is the period when the process of 2. STAY WARM water is to be avoided at all costs. many factors, including your health, of daily water intake typically growth and regeneration begin During winter, it’s important Herbal teas and simple green tea how active you are and where you comes from food and 80 percent of internally. to stay warm. If you sweat, don’t can be beneficial, as these also live. water intake typically comes from have other medicinal properties. Water is your body’s principal a combination of plain water and But strong teas and coffee should chemical component and makes other beverages, the amount of plain be discouraged, because they up about 60 percent of your body water you need to drink every day for can put too much burden on the weight. Every system in your body optimal hydration will vary. kidneys, which are already weak depends on water. For example, Even mild dehydration can drain during the season. water flushes toxins out of vital your energy and make you tired. - organs, carries nutrients Wake and intake 2 glass 6. PAY ATTENTION TO to your cells, and of lukewarm water after HYGIENE provides a moist brushing. As the temperature drops, we environment for ear, - Carry water with should reduce the frequency of nose and throat tissues. you. our baths and showers. We should The Institute of - Develop multiple use warm water, instead of very Medicine recommends reminders throughout hot or cold water. Don’t forget an average of 3.7 liters the day. to wash your hands as often as per day for healthy - Add lime, lemon, required and keep your nostrils adult men and 2.7 liters or other natural clean. These are the two best per day for healthy flavorings to your winter habits to stop you from adult women, allowing water. catching a cold. But beware, for adjustments for activity - Before going to the nostrils, the best for them is to Photo/Zhou Shengping and health levels, bed get a glass of water use naturally cold water. climate and elevation, by reminder. What is TCM? Welcome contributors TCM is Traditional represent all phenomena, that combine specific New Year is inching ever Chinese Medicine that including the stages of movements or postures, closer. In 2015, Nepal wants originated in ancient human life, and explain coordinated breathing, and China, thousands of years the functioning of the body mental focus). to get a people’s constitution; ago.TCM is rooted in the and how it changes during It was estimated in APD wants to be a popular ancient philosophy of disease. 1997 that some 10,000 Taoism and dates back more - Qi, a vital energy that practitioners served more English weekly from a than 2,500 years. flows through the body, than 1 million patients fortnightly at present; then The ancient beliefs performs multiple functions each year only in the on which TCM is based in maintaining health. USA. 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Each - Five elements—fire; therapeutic massage) and practiced tai chi and earth, wood, metal, and - Dietary therapy, and tai 600,000 practiced qi gong article published will be paid water—symbolically chi and qi gong (practices in the previous year. Rs. 5 per word. 6 BUSINESS

Remittance that has contributed significantly to Nepal’s economy is considered backbone for Nepal’s development. According to Garage Cafe: Where Dan Bahadur Tamang, Managing Director of Around the World Services (P) Ltd, an overseas employment consultant, Nepal can become a prosperous country if the government generates ideas meet capital adequate employment opportunities. Excerpts: Save the savior should have a vision to ensure employment opportunities in the country. Ironically, the country’s development budget freezes every year. Youths are compelled to leave the country for future prospects. Instead of engaging in blame-game politics, political leaders should learn from neighboring country like China, which has now become the global leader in economy.

Based on your experience, what Having being involved in areas should Nepal focus on? employment industry for the The basic focus should be last 17 years, what is your further augmenting hospitality Xinhua Photo assessment on Nepal’s overseas industry. Being a picturesque employment policy? country with majestic Himalayas, In a buzzing cafe at the center of decided to create a place where an example of how the Internet is It’s been 29 years since À ora and fauna, Nepal should Beijing’s tech hub Zhongguangcun, entrepreneurs could work together bringing immense opportunities to the legalization of overseas not delay in setting a brand in ideas are being incubated as in a comfortable environment. The China. employment. However, hospitality to attract international budding entrepreneurs meet with cafe’s name is drawn from U.S. As the cafe continues to unfortunately, despite tourists. investors to see their visions companies like Amazon and Google be a popular destination for mushrooming employment realized. who got their start in garages. entrepreneurs and investors, it agencies, this sector is moving It has been feared that exodus Garage Cafe, known in Jin Zisen, CEO of Garage speaks for the rising popularity of at snail’s pace owing to of Nepali youths to foreign Chinese as “Cheku Cafe,” stands Cafe, said in a recent interview entrepreneurship in China. government’s apathy. Candidly countries will ultimately bring on the second À oor of a hotel in with Xinhua that they designed “In China, the general speaking, the quality of service is negative impact to country’s Zhongguancun. Humming with the cafe as a platform for start-ups environment for starting one’s not praiseworthy. development. How do you activity, the cafe is regularly ¿ lled to ¿ nd all the necessary resources own business is much better than analyze this situation? with ambitious business people and help they need. They began it was years ago,” said Liu. “Here Who is responsible? As I said earlier, despite the working on creative ideas for start- offering assistance with company in Zhongguancun, start-ups are Government or the recruiting exodus, Nepal has a bright future. ups. registration, ¿ nancial support, common. They used to be scattered agencies? The reason is again remittance. A whole day can be spent in the investment, tutelage and patent around in different places, but now I would say, it is the policy- As Nepal Rastra Bank’s macro- cafe for the cost of a single cup of information. places like Zhongguancun connect makers’ lack of vision and plan economic data reveals, Nepal coffee. The ¿ rst person to arrive “We are also home to a start-ups from around the country, to make reforms in this sector. received some 450 billion at the shop when it opens in the community where start-ups can just like Silicon Valley in the United Failure to generate employment rupees in the last ¿ scal year, as morning receives a free cup. meet and help each other. In States.” opportunities within the country remittance. However, this is an Liu Zhixiong has been coming fact, some of the most successful The year 2014 saw China’s is also another misfortune for option, not solution. So far, the to the cafe since his business was projects came not from singular economy developing into a “new the nation. As far as the role of government has opened 109 nothing more than a concept. He ideas, but were the outcome normal” state that focuses on a Nepal Association of Foreign countries for employment. But is now CEO of Haogougou, a of brainstorming between sustainable growth pattern driven Employment Agencies (NAFEA) we send youths to, say, some social networking website designed entrepreneurs,” Jin said. “The core by innovation, making places like especially for pet-owners. spirit of Garage Cafe is helping Garage Cafe even more important “I was a member of the each other.” in terms of boosting the country’s cafe’s ¿ rst club in 2012,” Liu About 300 start-up projects have economic development. said. “Garage Cafe offers two been successfully hatched at the “The times are changing. important things for start-ups. First, cafe over the last three years. The We will try our best to diversify it provides a space for us to meet cafe even caught the attention of Lu our offerings to cater to more and help each other out so we don’t Wei, director of the China Internet speci¿ c needs. We will also make have to go it alone. In addition, it Network Information Center, who our services more systematic,” provides us with opportunities to visited it on Dec. 1 before making a Jin said. “At Garage Cafe, our meet investors.” trip to the United States. most important consideration is The cafe was founded in In the cafe, Lu listened to the not making money. It is making 2011 by Su Di, an investor who stories of young entrepreneurs and what we do more valuable to our was having a hard time ¿ nding spoke of his experiences to students customers.” suitable start-ups to invest in. He at the University of Washington as

China’s e-commerce giants is concerned, it has highly 20 countries. We also opened contributed to enhance country’s Hong Kong for employment economy. in 2002. We need to train them beforehand. We received offer eye rural market Can you elaborate on this? from a company of Taiwan I would promptly say seeking more than 4 thousand China’s leading e-commerce that Nepal’s economy would workers. giants have stepped up have collapsed had foreign expansion of online retail employment agencies not Any career tips for the fresh business in rural areas in hopes contributed through remittance. college graduates? of tapping the new territory to Remittance has contributed There are, of course, lots of offset a saturated urban market. signi¿ cantly to Nepal’s opportunities here. However, JD.com Inc., a Nasdaq- economic development. youths should opt for technical listed ¿ rm, announced this week Currently, at least 15 hundred education and know-how. For they would set up a county-level to 2 thousand Nepalese youths example, when Nepalese can toil operating center in south China’s À y overseas every day for for several hours in 40 degree Guangdong Province. employment. More importantly, Celsius in the foreign land, what The move followed the approximately 1 billion NRs bars them from exploring career- e-commerce decision to open is collected as remittance in a oriented occupation or self- a physical shop in a small day. Unfortunately, the political employment here? Choices are northern county in Hebei in leaders and the government are numerous ranging from organic Nov. to help farmers purchase least bothered to reform this farming to scienti¿ c agriculture, home appliances via its online sector. No concrete measures cattle rearing, Information shopping store. have been taken so far to uplift Technology (IT), among others. Plagued by poor transport this sector. All you need is commitment and less purchasing powe, Xinhua Photo and enthusiasm, not unhealthy rural buyers remained mostly What needs to be done to competition. Sadly enough, untouched by the wave of online research center under Alibaba made up nearly 10 percent of total ensure economic development? our country lacks vocational shopping that swept across China in Group, China’s largest commerce sales of the site in the ¿ rst quarter of The government should open education. Take for instance: recent years. company, forecast the value of the 2014, up from a proportion slightly up employment opportunities in many Indians have excelled in However, the situation is rural online sales market will grow higher than 7 percent two years ago. the country. If not, it should not IT across the world. At least, changing as the burgeoning market to 180 billion yuan (29.4 billion U.S Other e-commerce giants bar youths from seeking overseas our government should create a in villages has shown great potential dollars) this year and 460 billion Alibaba and Suning are also striving employment. Unemployment can suitable environment for Nepalese and intrigued the country’s major yuan in 2016. to grab a lion’s share of the market, lead to unfortunate circumstances to compete in the international e-commerce businesses. Rural buyers on Taobao. and the former has gained one step or even chaotic situation. arena. A report published by a com, Alibaba’s online sales website, ahead. Therefore, the government CULTURE 7

Ideas and Idioms The beauty of Chinese language Secrets of Learning Chinese

BY KUMAR R SHRESTHA

Any language, including The ancient character for “ྣ” (“female”) resembles a gentle, Chinese, is a vast sea of knowledge. submissive woman kneeling on the À oor (the ancient Chinese people Crossing the sea is indeed a mission. would place a mat on the À oor, and then kneel down on it), with her In order to accomplish this mission, hands crossed in front of her bosom. Women had a low status in ancient one needs to possess special skills. China. This character thus reÀ ects the semblance of an ancient Chinese In ancient times in China, the woman. legendary Eight Immortals >ޛԉ 䗷⎧਴ᱮ⾎䙊 bƗ xiƗn guò haӿ, gè xiӽn shén tǀng], who crossed the sea, had their own different special skills to ensure safe journey. Then, what are the special skills that we need to develop in order to ef¿ ciently cross the sea of Chinese language? Here are eight practical skills and Xinhua Photo ideas that have been brought up after The oracle script character for “ᆀ” (“son”) resembles a baby with years of experience, exploration з䟼䐟 dú wàn juӽn shnj bù rú xíng learn a language in an interesting a big head. He has his arms held out as if he wants to be picked up and and expertise. To go with them are wàn lӿ lù. As we said earlier, one way. The more creative it gets, the held. The top part of the character (““ ”) resembles a child’s head. proverbs and idioms, distilled from also requires the right environment more fun you will ¿ nd in learning Since babies have relatively large heads compared with their small vast Chinese wisdom. for a fruitful practice. the language. ࡛ާаṬ bié jù yƯ gé. bodies, this characteristic was emphasized in the character. The bottom In fact, use all your potential, and do part of this character (““ ””) resembles the child’s body, with both arms 1. Motivation: 4. Discipline: things your own way. extended. The path towards learning a It is for this reason that the word language may be long and winding. for ‘study’ in Chinese is ᆖҐ xué 7. Patience: It is not the long road that one xí, where Xué means ‘to learn’ and Patience is the key for learning should fear. Instead one should fear xí means ‘to practice’. Together, a language. We should never rush lack of aspiration, as summarized they stress the importance of the two the learning process. One should in the Chinese proverb: нᙅ䐟䮯 wings of a bird, necessary in order learn lessons slowly but clearly, ਚᙅᘇ⸝ bú pà lù cháng zhƯ pà zhì to take off towards success. Any progressing gradually rather than duӽn. The motivation can range from arduous task, without proper routine, rapid jumps. While learning a a simple desire to communicate in is bound to slack or even fail. One new language, slowing down is a new language or learning about should be quite strict in this regard, never considered a problem but a new culture to necessities like and assign time for learning, leisure, coming to a halt is: нᙅធቡᙅ pursuing higher studies and business. practice as well as rest. Without ㄉ bú pà màn jiù pà zhàn. When Any of these aspirations will boost discipline, one will soon lose you converse with someone in any up the speed and maintain learning command over a routine. But with language, it is important that you consistency on one hand. On the discipline and practical experience, are able to communicate. Even if other, it will offset any mistakes and ⟏㜭⭏ᐗ shú néng shƝng qiӽo, even you manage it in a broken sentence, disappointments in the process. a dif¿ cult task can be accomplished. you will achieve a lot. Do not foil your achievement by wanting to 2. Diligence: 5. Confi dence: be perfect. This is the reason the Diligence implies being If you do not fall while learning Chinese stress on step-by-step committed to the task at hand. to ride a bicycle, you will not learn progress: ↕↕儈ॷ bù bù gaǀ One should dedicate oneself in fast. A student should take every shƝng. the study and should persistently mistake as an asset and learn from work on duties. If the objective is it. As it is said in Chinese, you can 8. Determination: tall and time is short, one should fall into a pit but you should not fail One may have all the above be determined and do as a Chinese to learn from the experience: ਲ਼а skills, but if there is lack of proverb say, ᓏልᘈ伏 fèi qӿn wàng แ䮯аᲪ chƯ yƯ qiàn, cháng yí determination, then s/he may give shí--forget to eat and sleep. zhì. Realize what you have already up half-way: ॺ䙄㘼ᓏ bàn tú ér fèi. achieved. Then, set your next goal A learner must give continuity and 3. Practice: within achievable limits. Con¿ dent determination. An adage: нࡠ哴⋣ Learning a new language builds up slowly. н↫ᗳ bù dào Huáng hé bù sӿ xƯn not only involves handling an suggests, not giving up until you immensity of information, it also 6. Creativity: reach the Yellow River, the source of entails assimilating and rehearsing Language learning should not be Chinese civilization. Once you get accurately and opportunely. It is limited to books and class rooms. there, know that the sea is not very but true that reading ten thousand Flash cards, word games, SLS (same far away. By then, you will have books is not the same as walking a language subtitles) movies and enhanced your skills, which will see thousand miles: 䈫зধҖнྲ㹼 popular songs are some methods to you through to your mission.

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1. A model displays a Huawei mobile phone during a program organized by the mobile giant, Huawei in Hotel Yak and Yeti on Dec.21.

2. Andy Huang of Huawei Technologies (R) and Pulkit Bhimseria, Director of Call Mobility display products during a program organized by the mobile giant, Huawei in Hotel Yak and Yeti on Dec. 21. (Photo/PratapThapa) 8 TOURISM First aircraft museum attracts some 200 visitors per day According to Raj Bahadur Singh, the manager of Nepal’s first aircraft museum in Dhangadi in the Far- western region of the country, some 100 to 200 people visit the museum every day. But during weekends, and holidays, the number of visitors goes up to 400-500 a day. “Since this September, more than 20,000 people of Dhangadi and they include have already visited the museum. politicians and local celebrities,” Most of the visitors are from outside Singh said. To help poor villages profit through tourism China’s domestic tourism The majority of the top tourist Mountains seen from Khaptad National Park, Far-Western Region of Nepal. (Photo : Bharat Bandhu Thapa) market is expected to see 6 billion destinations is in central and western journeys by 2020, said Li Jinzao, regions and surrounded by many head of the China National Tourism poor villages. Government officials Administration, at a recent seminar called for more rural tourism to on how to help poor villages profit become a new source of growth for through tourism. the regions. Cambodia expects to receive half million Chinese tourists in 2014 Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said recently that his country is expected to greet about 500,000 Chinese tourists this year, an estimated increase of 8 percent year-on- year. “Some 407,000 Chinese visitors had come to Cambodia in the first nine months of this year,” he said, adding that the country is projected to draw about 1.3 million Chinese tourists by 2020. “Now, Chinese people cities.” Cambodia welcomed 3.6 are rich and keen to travel abroad,” million overseas tourists in the first Hun Sen said. “Moreover, there 10 months of 2014, up 6 percent are many direct flight connections compared to the same period last between Cambodia and Chinese year. Twin tragedies deeply impact on Malaysia, world

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