Beijing followed its long-standing custom of reaching out to the new government after a wave of protests forced out the prime minister
Karki is the first woman to hold the position as well as the first to serve as chief justice.
The foreign ministry in Beijing congratulated her on Sunday, saying: “China and Nepal share a long-standing tradition of friendship. China, as always, respects the development path chosen independently by the people of Nepal.”
It added that China was ready to work together with Nepal to advance exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promote the continuous growth of their relationship.
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