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Himalayan glacier collapse hits crucial China-Nepal trade route as casualties mount

The catastrophic flash floods and mudslide that devastated the Gyirong Port crossing along the China-Nepal border on Wednesday have dealt a heavy blow to China-Nepal trade and imperilled Kathmandu’s push to cut reliance on Indian transit routes. However, if Beijing and Kathmandu are to proceed with ambitious infrastructure projects, they are expected to take environmental factors into…

Himalayan glacier collapse hits crucial China-Nepal trade route as casualties mount

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