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India and China to Resume Direct Flights

Posted on by Evonsa
31
Oct

After a 5-year gap, direct flights between India and mainland China will resume on October 26. This move is significant for trade and symbolizes a step forward in rebuilding the relationship between these two Asian giants.

Key Details of the Resumption

  • First Flight: Operated by IndiGo, India’s largest private airline.
  • Route: Departing from Kolkata at 10:00 PM (16:30 GMT) on October 26, arriving in Guangzhou.
  • Future Plans: More flights from New Delhi to Shanghai and Guangzhou are expected to begin in November.

Political and Economic Context

  • Easing Tensions: Relations have been strained since a fatal border clash in the Himalayas in 2020. Both governments now view the return of flights as a way to normalize bilateral exchanges and “people-to-people” contact.
  • U.S. Relations: This warming of ties comes as India faces challenges with the U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% punitive tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s purchase of Russian oil as a factor that supports the war in Ukraine.

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