{"id":1293610,"date":"2025-04-15T09:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T04:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1293610"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T04:14:12","slug":"direct-flights-between-india-china-can-start-after-5-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/direct-flights-between-india-china-can-start-after-5-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct Flights Between India &amp; China Can Start After 5 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After nearly five years of suspension, <strong>India and China are exploring the revival of direct passenger flight services<\/strong>, signaling a potential thaw in post-Galwan air ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-9.42.39\u202fAM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-9.42.39\u202fAM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-9.42.39\u202fAM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-9.42.39\u202fAM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-9.42.39\u202fAM-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-9.42.39\u202fAM.png 1888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Happening?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Civil Aviation Secretary <strong>Vumlunmang Vualnam<\/strong>, both nations\u2019 aviation ministries have <strong>completed the first round of talks<\/strong>. These discussions are part of a broader initiative to <strong>rebuild bilateral relations<\/strong> and restore normalcy in cross-border travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe have had one round of meetings\u2026 some issues remain unresolved,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/nri\/visit\/india-china-direct-flights-resumption-dates-yet-to-be-fixed\/articleshow\/120274941.cms?from=mdr\">said<\/a> Vualnam during a recent industry event in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Were Flights Suspended?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct flights were halted in the wake of the <strong>deadly Galwan Valley clash in June 2020<\/strong>, which severely strained India\u2013China ties. Since then, India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restricted Chinese investments<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banned numerous Chinese apps<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Halted passenger flights<\/strong> (cargo flights continued)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Could Resumption Mean?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Economic boost<\/strong> for airlines and tourism sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved people-to-people exchanges<\/strong> and business links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible sign of <strong>easing geopolitical tensions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s aviation industry is still <strong>recovering post-COVID<\/strong>, and renewed connectivity with India could aid its rebound. The <strong>January 2025 joint commitment<\/strong> to address trade concerns adds momentum to these aviation talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline? Not Yet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While both sides appear willing, <strong>no official timeline<\/strong> has been confirmed. Sensitive issues, likely linked to <strong>diplomatic and security concerns<\/strong>, need resolution before flight schedules can be drawn up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilateral relations saw a <strong>mild improvement in October 2023<\/strong>, with both sides reducing border tensions. Talks between <strong>Modi and Xi in Russia<\/strong> the same month may have laid the groundwork for these aviation negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstoday.in\/india\/story\/india-china-direct-flight-soon-chinese-envoy-signals-warming-ties-says-spring-of-relations-is-arriving-469465-2025-03-26\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After nearly five years of suspension, India and China are exploring the revival of direct passenger flight services, signaling a potential thaw in post-Galwan air ties. What\u2019s Happening? According to Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam, both nations\u2019 aviation ministries have completed the first round of talks. 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