India’s resumption of border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass has reignited tensions with Nepal, which claims the region as part of its sovereign territory. At the heart of the dispute lies a complex mix of history, geopolitics, and strategic interests. India’s resumption of border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass has reignited tensions with Nepal, which claims the region as part of its sovereign territory. At the heart of the dispute lies a complex mix of history, geopolitics, and strategic interests.