China has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and maintain regional peace and stability following a fourth consecutive night of cross-border gunfire in the disputed region of Kashmir.
Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing welcomes all efforts aimed at de-escalating the situation. “China hopes that both sides will exercise restraint, meet each other halfway, resolve relevant differences through dialogue and consultation, and work together to maintain regional peace and stability,” Guo stated.
The appeal comes after the Indian military reported that troops from both nations exchanged fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir, highlighting a worrying uptick in hostilities.
In a separate development, China also called for a "swift and fair investigation" into the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, expressing strong support for its close ally Pakistan amid rising tensions with India. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, according to China’s official Xinhua News Agency.
“As an all-weather friend and strategic cooperative partner, China fully understands Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and supports it in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests,” Wang reportedly said.
Relations between India and Pakistan have sharply deteriorated in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which Indian authorities claim was carried out by two Kashmiris allegedly trained in Pakistan. In response, New Delhi suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and closed the Integrated Check Post at Attari, further deepening the diplomatic rift.
The situation remains tense as both sides exchange diplomatic barbs and military fire, raising concerns among global powers about the stability of South Asia.
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