Archive · 14 Aug 2025
India, China Engage to Restart Border Trade, Flights
India and China are talking about starting up border trade again and resuming direct flights.
They stopped trading in 2020 because of a military issue.
Now, they are working on allowing trade through certain spots, like Lipulekh Pass.
They're also discussing flights.
Both countries are trying to get along better after a period of problems.
India has started giving tourist visas to Chinese people again.
India is in discussions with China to restart border trade.
Border trade halted in 2020 due to military tensions.
Negotiations are underway to resume direct flights.
India has taken steps to improve relations with China.
Tourist visas to Chinese nationals have been resumed.
- Who
- India and China.
- What
- India and China are discussing the resumption of border trade and flights.
- When
- Border trade ceased in 2020; discussions ongoing.
- Where
- Border trade points between India and China.
- Why
- To improve bilateral relations and facilitate trade.
India-China Relations
China's Perspective
Cooperation
India-China Relations
India is working to resume trade to enhance relations.
China's Perspective
China is working to resume trade to facilitate exchanges.
- Border Trade Status
- Seeking to resume
- Flights
- Negotiations underway
- Trade Points
- Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass, Nathu La Pass
- Visa Issuance
- Tourist visas resumed last month
- Strained by
- Galwan Valley clashes in June 2020
Sources
Will be ready for flight operations to China: IndiGo’s CEO
IndiGo ready to resume direct India–China flights, says CEO Pieter Elbers - Telegraph India
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IndiGo ready to resume India-China flights once bilateral arrangements allow
India, China Discuss Resuming Border Trade Halted Since 2020: Report
IndiGo ready to resume India-China flights
IndiGo to resume India-China flights once bilateral arrangements allow
IndiGo prepared to resume India–China flights once bilateral agreements are in place
MEA Hints At Talks On Resuming Border Trade With China, Beijing Says 'Ready To Work With India'
China says in close communication with India to resume direct flights
China shares BIG update on direct flights resumption with India, says ‘For some time…’
Engaged with China to resume border trade: India
Engaged with China to resume border trade: India
