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Peace and Development Forum 2026
China–South Asia Peace and Development Forum
Bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and Buddhism as a bridge for peace across China and South Asia.
📅 11 Apr 2026
📍 Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal
6
Sessions
9
Papers
12+
Institutions
About this event
The China–South Asia Peace and Development Forum, hosted by Lumbini Buddhist University, brought together scholars and institutions from China, Nepal, India and the wider region. The forum discussed bilateral ties, regional cooperation, economic development and integration, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the role of Buddhism as a bridge for regional peace, diplomacy and intercultural harmony.
Academic sessions
China–India Relations and Regional Cooperation
Economic Development and Integration in South Asia
Challenges and Opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative
Peace, Diplomacy & Cultural Exchange — Role of Buddhism
Articles & conference papers
Research papers presented at this event.
South Asia in a Changing World: Influencing Factors, Practical Effects and Development Trends
Prof. Zhang Jiadong · Director, Centre for South Asian Studies, Fudan University
Localisation of International Chinese Education in Nepal: Background, Current Status, and Strategies
Prof. Li Wei · Institute of Area Studies, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences
Sino-Indian Economic and Trade Relations: Current Status and Future Development
Sec-Gen Wang Shaodong · Guangdong Institute for Indo-Pacific Peace and Development
How is 'Emotional Subsidy' Possible in Cross-Cultural Communication? Cultural Soft Power in Chinese and Nepali Films
Prof. Zhang Xingnian · School of Government and Management, Qinghai Minzu University
From 'Landlocked Country' to 'Land-linked Country': Insights from the China-Laos Railway for Nepal
Prof. Deng Haixia · East China University of Technology
An Analysis of the Positive Elements in Ambedkar's Buddhist Thought: From the Perspective of Enhancing Understanding of Indian Society
Yang Chuan · Shanghai University
The Himalayan Link: Buddhism Bridging China and India
Prof. Guo Taihui · Yunnan University
Nepal–China Economic Relations and Trade Cooperation
Bikram Pandey Kaaji · Nepal China Chamber of Commerce
Speakers
PS
Prof. Subarna Lal Bajracharya, PhD
Vice-Chancellor
Lumbini Buddhist University
DM
Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya
Vice-Chancellor
Lumbini Buddhist University
ZM
Zhu Ming
Director (Special Guest)
Cathey Institute
PD
Prof. Dr Arvind Kumar
ICCR Chair and Professor
Gautam Buddha University, India
JZ
Jin Zhongwei
Researcher
Fudan University, China Institute
PZ
Prof. Zhang Jiadong
Director, Centre for South Asian Studies
Fudan University
DS
Dr Shree Prasad Bhattarai
HoD, Department of Management
Lumbini Buddhist University
PL
Prof. Li Wei
Institute of Area Studies
Baoji University of Arts and Sciences
SW
Sec-Gen Wang Shaodong
Secretary-General
Guangdong Institute for Indo-Pacific Peace and Development
PZ
Prof. Zhang Xingnian
Vice Dean, School of Government and Management
Qinghai Minzu University
DS
Dr. Sagar Neupane
HoD, Department of Medicine
Lumbini Buddhist University
PD
Prof. Deng Haixia
Professor
East China University of Technology
DK
Dr. Kumar Khadka
Director, DEDP
Lumbini Buddhist University
YC
Yang Chuan
Researcher
Shanghai University
PG
Prof. Guo Taihui
Professor
Yunnan University
BP
Bikram Pandey Kaaji
Member
Nepal China Chamber of Commerce
DR
Daya Ram Gautam (Acarya Dayanidhi)
Chief of Central Campus (Supervisor)
Lumbini Buddhist University
MI
Mr. Indra Prasad Kafle
Examination Controller
Lumbini Buddhist University
PB
Prof. Basanta Bidari
Commentator
Lumbini Buddhist University
Programme
Saturday, 11 Apr 2026
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09:00 09:30
Session I — Inaugural & Formal Remarks
InauguralRegistration & welcome tea; welcome remarks by Chief Guest Prof. Dr Subarna Lal Bajracharya, Vice-Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University; special remarks by Special Guest Zhu Ming, Director, Cathey Institute.
🎤 Prof. Subarna Lal Bajracharya, PhD, Zhu Ming -
09:30 10:30
Session II — China–India Relations and Regional Cooperation
Academic Session ATheme: bilateral ties, diplomacy and cooperative frameworks in the region. Presenters: Prof. Dr Arvind Kumar; Researcher Jin Zhongwei; Prof. Zhang Jiadong; Mr. Indra Prasad Kafle.
🎤 Prof. Dr Arvind Kumar, Jin Zhongwei, Prof. Zhang Jiadong, Mr. Indra Prasad Kafle -
10:30 11:35
Session III — Economic Development and Integration in South Asia
Academic Session BTheme: trade, investment and economic policy in the South Asian context. Presenters: Dr Shree Prasad Bhattarai; Prof. Li Wei; Sec-Gen Wang Shaodong; Prof. Zhang Xingnian.
🎤 Dr Shree Prasad Bhattarai, Prof. Li Wei, Sec-Gen Wang Shaodong, Prof. Zhang Xingnian -
11:40 12:40
Session IV — Challenges and Opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative
Academic Session CTheme: BRI infrastructure, connectivity and multilateral engagement. Presenters: Dr. Sagar Neupane; Prof. Deng Haixia; Dr. Kumar Khadka; Yang Chuan.
🎤 Dr. Sagar Neupane, Prof. Deng Haixia, Dr. Kumar Khadka, Yang Chuan -
12:45 14:00
Session V — Peace, Diplomacy & Cultural Exchange: Role of Buddhism
Academic Session DTheme: Buddhism as a bridge for regional peace, diplomacy and intercultural harmony. Presenters: Prof. Guo Taihui; Dr Manik Ratna Shakya; Prof. Basanta Bidari; Daya Ram Gautam (Acarya Dayanidhi); Bikram Pandey Kaaji.
🎤 Prof. Guo Taihui, Bikram Pandey Kaaji, Daya Ram Gautam (Acarya Dayanidhi), Dr. Manik Ratna Shakya, Prof. Basanta Bidari -
14:05 14:25
Session VI — Synthesis, Joint Declaration & Closing Ceremony
ConclusiveClosing remarks by Special Guest Zhu Ming, Director, Cathey Institute; closing address by Chief Guest / Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Subarna Lal Bajracharya.
🎤 Prof. Subarna Lal Bajracharya, PhD, Zhu Ming