India-China Reopen Trade, Travel, and Ties Beyond Lipulekh
India-China Reopen Trade, Travel, and Ties Beyond Lipulekh
- •India and China to resume border trade via Lipulekh Pass from June 2026, ending a six-year suspension due to COVID-19.
- •The reopening is part of a broader agreement to revive traditional Himalayan trading points, including Shipki La and Nathu La.
- •Nepal reiterates its claim over Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, urging India to halt activities in the disputed region.
- •India's MEA asserts its consistent stance on Lipulekh trade since 1954, dismissing Nepal's expanded territorial claims.
- •Recent steps include resuming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights, issuing tourist visas, easing FDI rules, and military dialogue.
