China and India Reopen Himalayan Trade Pass After Six Years
Quick Look
- China and India reopened the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas for cross-border trade last week after a six-year closure.
- This move, following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi, signals a cautious warming of ties between the two nations.
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Why It Matters
China and India reopened the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas for cross-border trade after a six-year closure, following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi.
China and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries.
The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi.
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Wang Dehua, an India specialist at the Shanghai Municipal Centre for International Studies, said the reopening was “a step towards recovery and warming ties” rather than a strategic reset.
“The reopening can be seen as a pragmatic step by China in managing Tibet-related issues,” he said.
Open Questions
- Will trade volume significantly increase?
- Are further diplomatic steps planned?
