China and India plan to resume direct flights five years from now, and tourism and business exchanges are expected to heat up.

Foreign media: India and China plan to resume direct flights in five years, which is expected to revitalize tourism and business travel between the two countries, and may drive development of neighboring economies, bringing hope for easing tensions in bilateral relations that have been strained by economic and security frictions in recent years.

India resumed issuing visas to Chinese citizens last month, and China also reallowed Indians to perform the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

The Indian tourism market is growing rapidly due to increased income, a young population, and improved connectivity. The resumption of direct flights will significantly enhance the tourism potential between the two countries.

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