The New York Times pointed out that Singham has been successful in disseminating Chinese government talking points under the pretext of 'progressive advocacy' in countries such as India, Brazil, South Africa and the United States.
The former army chief also expressed his trust in the authorities taking measures to control the situation in Manipur as he urged people not to "second guess them."
Security issues were highlighted during the vetting process of BYD Motors and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd's proposal, resulting in its rejection by the Centre.
The breach is said to be limited to unclassified emails but the inboxes of Burns and Kritenbrink reportedly could have exposed details of US administration's planned trips to China and details of its policy towards China.
The relations between China and Nepal have of late become a saga of an exchange of words where one side claims that a specific project is under the BRI while the other side says it is not. According to foreign policy experts, the confusion will not serve Nepal.
Beijing has prohibited its state media from publishing full details of this kindergarten stabbing as it fears a copycat attack can take place in that scenario.