India-China cross-border trade resumes after 6 years

Trade had remained suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent strain in India-China border relations.

In Sikkim, a reopening ceremony was held at Nathula with both nations’ participation. Sikkim’s commerce and industries department secretary Karma D Youtso said seasonal trade will be conducted from Monday to Thursday until November under the existing bilateral trade protocol.

“Thirty-eight registered traders have been issued trade passes this year. Around 36 notified items, including handicrafts, handloom products, traditional religious articles, ready-made garments and other approved goods, will be traded through the route,” Youtso said.