One China Policy and Absence of the Rule of Law: A brief look into the mistreatment of Tibetan refugees in Nepal

The mistreatment of the Tibetan community in Nepal needs to be viewed within the framework of the Nepalese government prioritising developmental benefits from China over rule of law and an effective human rights regime in Nepal. This has implications for potential domestic civil unrest and deterioration of diplomatic relations, which could destabilise Nepal’s fragile political institutions and economy