- Both India and China are wary of encouraging trade across the Shipki La border because of security reasons.
- In 1993, both sides have reneged on their commitment to create trade markets on either side; hence, most of the trade is on barter basis.
- The motorable road on the Indian side falls short of the border; one has to carry the cargo on mules thereafter.
- Traders tend to use alternate routes, instead of the ancient Shipki La pass.
The Bottlenecks

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