SINDHUPALCHOWK, Dec 12: As the country is going through onion shortage due to Indian ban, importers have turned to China for supply of the popular kitchen ingredient.

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The retail price of Chinese onions has reached Rs 200 in the markets of Kathmandu, nearly equal to that of Indian onions. Due to absence of Indian onions in the Nepali market, Chinese onions have become an alternative for Nepali consumers.