International Relations
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet
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After a hiatus of nearly five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, border trade between India and China has formally resumed through the Shipki-La pass in Himachal Pradesh and the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. This traditional barter and formal trade, primarily conducted by tribal communities of the border regions, allows for the exchange of specific notified goods and is seen as a crucial driver for the local economy of these remote frontier areas.
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