China has refused the alleged corruption in the construction of Pokhara International Airport.

In responding to a question about Nepal’s reported investigation by Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said she was not aware of the reported internal review in Nepal but what the report mentioned was inconsistent with facts.

Since the inauguration of the airport, which was built by a Chinese enterprise, all facilities have been operating smoothly, playing an active role in improving Nepal’s domestic and international air connectivity, she said.

“The Chinese government always asks our companies to strictly abide by laws and regulations in doing business overseas. Pokhara International Airport is an important infrastructure project in China-Nepal cooperation and hailed in Nepal as a project of national honor,” Mao said. 

“According to my knowledge, Chinese companies took into full consideration the local situation, followed the quality standards strictly during the design and construction, and kept complete records,” the spokesperson said.