(TibetanReview.net, Oct19’26) – The Tatopani crossing in Sindhupalchok is the most viable route for Nepal to conduct border trade with China through Tibet. However, despite intensified diplomatic efforts from Kathmandu, China remains unwilling to reopen it for regular border exchanges due mainly to its security concerns related to unsubstantiated allegations of Tibetan refugee movements and activities.
The border point has been opened only temporarily, for just three days, to facilitate the import of goods for the Dashain festival, reported english.nepalnews.com Oct 18. The festival is Nepal’s longest, grandest, and most important, and lasts 15 days and began on Oct 11 this year. It is celebrated t...





