Chinese Ambassador Chang Mao Ming Visits Upper Mustang
Summary
Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chang Mao Ming has visited Upper Mustang via the Korala border on a three-day trip to assess the situation at the border. The visit comes amid calls to reopen Korala as an alternative route after long-closed border points affected trade and customs revenue.
Key Points
- A seven-member team led by Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chang Mao Ming reached Upper Mustang via the Korala border on Saturday.
- The ambassador is in Lomanthang on a three-day visit to understand the situation at the Korala border.
- The visit is seen as significant amid demands to reopen Korala as an alternative to the long-closed Tatopani border.
- The closure of the Rasuwa and Tatopani borders had left Mustang Customs Office collecting revenue of around Rs 30 crore daily.
