Reviving a Lifeline, or Just a Facade? India and China have taken a step towards reviving trade at Nathu La, a high altitude border pass in the eastern Himalayas.
The reopening of this ancient route has been hailed as a lifeline for local traders who rely on it, but beneath the surface lies a more nuanced reality.
The 2006 agreement that initially reopened Nathu La aimed to ease tensions and revive trade between the two countries.