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India-China Direct Flights Resume After Five-Year Suspension

10/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Direct flights between India and China will resume on October 26, 2025.
This ends a five-year suspension tied to the 2020 Galwan clashes.
The Ministry of External Affairs says civil aviation authorities finalized arrangements for the winter schedule.
The move aligns with normalization efforts, following confidence-building measures along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

History

Historical Context

The Galwan Valley clashes in 2020 intensified longstanding tensions between India and China, stemming from border disputes that date back to the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The conflict led to a five-year suspension of direct flights, impacting civil aviation and bilateral relations. The planned resumption of flights on October 26, 2025, signifies ongoing efforts to normalize relations and enhance economic cooperation between the two nations.

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Story summary

Direct flights between India and China will resume on October 26, 2025.
This ends a five-year suspension tied to the 2020 Galwan clashes.
The Ministry of External Affairs says civil aviation authorities finalized arrangements for the winter schedule.
The move aligns with normalization efforts, following confidence-building measures along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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