China open to India in Lhasa

More than 40 years after bad blood between India and China closed down the Indian consulate in Tibet's capital, Lhasa, a Chinese foreign ministry official says New Delhi can re-open it any time it wants. "India can set up a consulate in Lhasa," said Jujian Hua, a director at Tibet's foreign affairs office. "That depends on India."

With the 13th round of border talks between India and China resuming in New Delhi earlier this month, Beijing is emphasising that it wants improved relations with India. "The cross-border talks represents a great step in the relationship between the two countries,"

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