India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve
Summary
India and China resume direct flights after a five-year suspension, signaling a cautious improvement in bilateral ties and boosting trade and people-to-people contact.
Key Points
- India and China resumed direct flights after a five-year halt due to deteriorated relations and the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The resumption of flights aims to enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the two countries.
- India runs a significant trade deficit with China, importing over $11 billion recently, while exports to China have also grown.
- Despite thawing relations, geopolitical challenges remain due to their contested border and India's strategic alignments in the region.
