The story so far
India China Border Trade
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India and China reopened border trade through Nathu La, Lipulekh, and Shipki La passes on August 1, resuming after a six-year suspension. The move marks a diplomatic milestone, with officials and traders welcoming the economic boost, though some seek an expanded goods list.
How it unfolded
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Officials and traders welcome resumption, seek expanded goods list
16h ago
Border trade resumes at three Himalayan passes
What happened earlier
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Full story →India-China trade through Shipli La resumes after six years
India-China trade through Shipli La resumed after six years.
Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi flagged off 16 traders with their horses towards Shipki village in Tibet.
Traditional Khataks were presented to the traders before departure.
Earlier · 14h ago
Full story →India-China Himalayan trade route reopening explained
India and China will reopen border trade via Nathu La, Lipulekh, and Shipki La passes on August 1.
This move aims to ease tensions and boost local trade and tourism.
The reopening supports border communities and cultural exchanges.
Geopolitical challenges remain despite the trade resumption.
Earlier · 6h ago
Full story →Wang Yi's Visit to Nathu La Opening: The Year-Long Journey To India, China Trade
Wang Yi's visit to Nathu La marks the culmination of a diplomatic process that started a year ago for India and China.
The visit is related to trade opening between India and China through Nathu La.
The process involved diplomatic efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to facilitate this development.
Earlier · 4h ago
Full story →Nathula pass border trade resumes after 6 years; traders seek expansion of goods list
Border trade via Nathula Pass in East Sikkim resumed after nearly six years, following closure since 2020 due to Covid-19 and border tensions.
The reopening ceremony was held at Nathula with officials from India and China participating.
Anil Gupta, General Secretary of the Indo-China Nathula Border Traders Welfare Association, credited Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for facilitating the resumption.
Traders are seeking an update to the goods list, currently limited to items like horses, sheep, and general goods, to include industrial products.
Around 300 traders have submitted applications for passes, with verification underway.
