# Nepal denies ordering university to cancel Tibet event 2026-08-08T11:40:47+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Nepal's government has denied ordering Tribhuvan University to cancel an event related to Tibet, despite the university citing an official directive. The denial comes as Nepal navigates its sensitive relationship with China, which claims Tibet as part of its territory. Kathmandu has long balanced Beijing's pressure with its own political realities. The incident highlights the diplomatic tightrope Nepal walks as China's influence in the region grows. The university had planned a programme on April 2, which was called off after a directive from Nepal's Ministry of Education. But ministry officials now say no such order was given. This contradiction raises questions about whether local authorities or Chinese pressure forced the cancellation. China has consistently opposed any events it views as supporting Tibetan separatism, including cultural or academic programmes in neighbouring countries. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: cancellation, China, diplomacy, Nepal, Tibet, university Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nepal-denies-ordering-university-to-cancel-tibet-event/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nepal-denies-ordering-university-to-cancel-tibet-event/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.