Nepalese businessmen have protested against China both at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani checkpoints at the Nepal-China border. They even accused China of imposing an unofficial blockade as container trucks loaded with importable consumer items have not been permitted to cross the Nepal-China border into Nepal. To harass Nepalese traders, the Chinese transporters even increased freight charges along the nearly 26 km stretch between the Chinese border point and the Nepalese border from RMB 15,000-16,000 to 60,000-65,000. The Nepalese traders have talked to the Chinese authorities on these issues, but there has been no positive outcome.
During the protests, they asked China to ensure smooth movement of containers from China to Nepal and to also abide by international trade laws and transit agreements. They also asked for China take the initiative to end the undeclared blockade.
Traders say China imposing undeclared blockade Kathmandu Post
Kathmandu, Feb. 6 Nepali traders have accused China of conducting an undeclared trade blockade as their merchandise-laden container trucks have not been allowed to cross the border into Nepal for the past 16 months.
Naresh Katuwal, president of the Nepal National Traders Federation, said their shipments were still being held up at the northern border on the pretext of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Almost 2,000 containers loaded with clothes, shoes, cosmetics, electronics and industrial raw materials were stopped at the border during the October-November festive season. Only a fraction of the goods have been released, traders said.
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Nepali traders say China imposing undeclared blockade ANI | Updated: Feb 06, 2021 13:33 IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], February 6 (ANI): The Nepali traders have accused China of conducting an undeclared trade blockade as their merchandise-laden container trucks have not been allowed to cross the border into Nepal for the past 16 months, reported The Kathmandu Post. Goods are still stuck at the border. We have discussed the matter multiple times with China, and have asked all key political leaders including the concerned ministries. We even requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to resolve the issue diplomatically. But no outcome has been forthcoming, said Naresh Katuwal, President of the Nepal National Trader s Federation.