China has asked Pakistan to stay calm and focus on what is best for its future, while also speaking to India about working together for peace. This comes after days of tension, violence, and a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people.
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What Happened?
- A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people. Most victims were identified based on their religion.
- In response, India carried out military actions on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7.
- Pakistan responded with drone attacks, airstrikes, and ceasefire violations.
- India hit back by targeting Pakistan’s military bases, damaging six airbases and other military installations.
- After four days of heavy conflict, both countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. It was not a formal agreement but an understanding to stop military actions on land, air, and sea.
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, spoke with leaders from both countries:
- With Pakistan: Wang told Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar that China trusts Pakistan to respond wisely and in line with its long-term goals. He also repeated China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and anti-terrorism efforts.
- With India: Wang called India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, and condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. He said China is against all forms of terrorism and supports India and Pakistan in working towards a lasting ceasefire.
Wang said that peace between India and Pakistan is important for the entire world and that China wants to help if needed. However, India has made it clear that it does not want any outside mediation and blames countries that protect Pakistan on global platforms for the rise in terrorism.
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China has strong ties with Pakistan but is finding it harder to continue that relationship, especially with growing global concern over terrorism. At the same time, China sees India as a rising power and wants to keep regional stability.
India has shown that it will strongly respond to terror attacks and will not tolerate threats to its people and territory. National Security Adviser Doval told China that India wants peace but will act when necessary. He said that the success of the ceasefire now depends on Pakistan’s commitment to stop supporting terrorism.
