China halts movement of goods into Nepal via Keemathnka-Chentang border port: Reports

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Updated: Mar 02, 2022 21:31 IST

Beijing [China], March 2 (ANI): China has stopped the movement of goods into Nepal via the Keemathnka-Chentang border port in Sankhuwasabha district, according to reliable sources.
This halt reportedly comes amid the increasing COVID-19 pandemic in the country and the measures taken by the Chinese government.
Since Nepal imports daily essential products, including food items, construction material, equipment via this border port, the suspension of imports has created difficulties for the locals living in the areas.
Meanwhile, sources said that the Nepal side has urged Chinese authorities to open the border but the supplies are yet to be resumed.

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