Nepal's plant-medicinal imports to Xizang surge over 189% in Q1

China Daily

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Imports of plant-based medicinal materials from Nepal to the Xizang autonomous region surged over 189 percent year-on-year to 27.5 metric tons in the first quarter of 2026, according to Lhasa Customs.The sharp increase underscores the growing role of traditional medicine in deepening economic and cu