In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech via video for the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference, in Beijing.

The Government of China has made a commitment to provide 1 million doses of COVID vaccines to Nepal.

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi wrote on Twitter, "During today's phone conversation with Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will provide 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal under grant assistance."