India and China resume direct flights after four-year hiatus
Summary
Direct flights between India and China resumed after four years, marking a significant step toward normalizing bilateral relations amid improving diplomatic ties.
Key Points
- India and China have resumed direct passenger flights after a four-year suspension.
- The suspension was due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the border clash in the Galwan Valley.
- The resumption facilitates people-to-people contact and gradual normalization of bilateral exchanges.
- China Eastern Airlines will launch a new Shanghai–Delhi route starting November 9.
