May 17, 2025, 7:50 a.m.
China trying to rename Mount Everest? Beijing official calls it 'Chomolungma' over 10 times in 20-minute speech
During Nepal's Sagarmatha Sambaad, a Chinese official's repeated use of "Chomolungma" for Mount Everest, instead of the Nepali name, raised concerns. This occurred despite the event's focus on Nepal's steelship and PM Oli's recent call to use "Sagarmatha." …
China trying to rename Mount Everest? Beijing official calls it 'Chomolungma' over 10 times in 20-minute speech
During Nepal's Sagarmatha Sambaad, a Chinese official's repeated use of "Chomolungma" for Mount Everest, instead of the Nepali name, raised concerns. This occurred despite the event's focus on Nepal's stewardship and PM Oli's recent call to use "Sagarmatha." …