Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass is set to restart on August 1, marking the reopening of a route that had remained shut since 2020. The move signals the return of a limited but important trading channel used by people operating in the border region.
According to the available details, 155 trade passes have already been issued ahead of the reopening. That suggests preparations on the Indian side are underway for traders to resume cross-border activity once operations begin.
The start of trade was reportedly pushed back by the Chinese side to allow time for shops to be made ready. The description also indicates that goods will be transported by road, pointing to a structured resumption rather than an immediate full-scale reopening.
The reopening of the Lipulekh route is likely to be closely watched by traders and local communities who depend on seasonal border commerce. After a four-year pause, the August 1 restart represents a practical step toward restoring economic activity along this stretch of the India-China border.
