China has officially complained to Nepal about its recent ban on the Chinese-owned TikTok app, stating it was for 'geopolitical reasons,' as reported in an opinion piece on kathmandupost.com. The article reveals that China has become more assertive in its diplomacy with Nepal, particularly amid perceptions that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is leaning toward New Delhi to secure political support. The Chinese complaints extend beyond government decisions, reaching Nepali news outlets.

Media organizations, such as Rastriya Samachar Samiti and The Rising Nepal, have started self-censoring content that may be deemed problematic by China. The Chinese government is now pressuring Nepal to extend similar censorship to private media. Nepal is grappling with an increasingly assertive China that employs a more aggressive diplomatic approach, described as "wolf diplomacy," challenging the traditional Confucian charm. The article also suggests strategies for engaging with China, emphasizing the need to challenge Chinese negotiation strategies.