Beijing’s security concerns cloud Nepal’s push to reopen Tatopani

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Nepal is seeking to reopen the Tatopani crossing with China, which has become more important after flood damage to Rasuwagadhi and high costs at Korala. Beijing remains reluctant because of security concerns related to Tibet, complicating cross-border trade.

Flood damage to Rasuwagadhi and the high cost of Korala leave the Sindhupalchok crossing vital to Nepal’s trade with China, but Beijing remains reluctant to reopen it over concerns about Tibet.