Tatopani trade slows sharply as China sends few containers
Summary
Trade at Nepal's Tatopani border with China has slowed sharply with only a few containers being sent from Khasa despite the road being reopened, causing losses and stock shortages for Nepali traders.
Key Points
- China is dispatching only three to four containers daily from Khasa to Nepal, causing delays and confusion among traders.
- Around 900 containers containing festival goods have been stuck on the Chinese side for nearly three months.
- The Tatopani road reopened after Dashain, but trade flow remains limited due to factors including landslides and infrastructure damage.
- Officials cite traffic congestion from the Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage as a reason for slowed container movement, and efforts are ongoing to reopen the Kerung border crossing.
