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India and China Reopen Key Border Trade Routes

8/25/2025

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India and China will reopen border trade through Shipki-La, Lipulekh, and Nathu-La passes after a five-year COVID-19 suspension.
The agreement resulted from talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
This reopening is expected to enhance trade, tourism, and cultural exchange in Himachal Pradesh, especially for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu played a key role in advocating for the resumption of these routes.

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Story summary

India and China will reopen border trade through Shipki-La, Lipulekh, and Nathu-La passes after a five-year COVID-19 suspension.
The agreement resulted from talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
This reopening is expected to enhance trade, tourism, and cultural exchange in Himachal Pradesh, especially for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu played a key role in advocating for the resumption of these routes.