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China and India reopen Himalayan pass amid cautious thaw in relations

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China and India have reopened the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas, a significant route for trade and pilgrims. This move, following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi, signals a cautious improvement in relations between the two nations after six years of closure due to border tensions. The pass will remain open until September, with further journeys planned. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Jiangtao ·

    Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thaw

    China and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chine…

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