‘More than just travel’: Chinese embassy as Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing and Delhi

Reacting to the development, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing, in a post on X, said the move signals broader cooperation between the two countries, impacting trade, tourism and bilateral and multilateral ties. “Air China resuming direct flights between Beijing & Delhi = more than just travel! It’s Trade, Tourism, Trust — and a BIG green light for SCO & BRICS people-to-people cooperation!” the post read. Last year in October, direct flights between India and China were officially resumed after more than four years, marking a major step forward in restoring normal ties between the two neighbours as flights between the…