Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13am on 12 Sep 2026,Saturday India Global
China Southern Airlines will resume direct passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi from September 21, ending a six-year suspension. The route was halted amid the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening India-China relations following the Doklam and Galwan confrontations. The restart is part of a broader revival of air connectivity between the two countries, with more routes gradually returning this year. The announcement comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits New Delhi for the BRICS Summit and prepares for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The renewed connectivity signals improving India-China engagement alongside ongoing efforts to manage bilateral differences. (PC: NDTV)
