China reaches back to India after 6 years, at 30,000 ft
China has resumed regular passenger flights from Guangzhou to Delhi, marking the relaunch of its India service after a six-year hiatus, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS summit. Air China had also recently resumed its Beijing-Delhi service, followed by China Eastern Airlines restarting its direct service between Kunming and Kolkata.
IndiGo started its daily, nonstop service between Kolkata and Shanghai on March 30, further strengthening air connectivity between India and China. The resumption of these flights comes after a COVID-19 pandemic-induced suspension and tensions following the Doklam and Galwan standoffs. President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is expected to discuss Global South cooperation.
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