Beijing: Moments after it okayed the resolution to blacklist Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar at the UN sanctions panel, China defended Pakistan, saying the country had made enormous contributions to fighting terrorism. Beijing also said it firmly support Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism and extremist forces. “I would like to stress that Pakistan has […]
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Wrong to say we shelter terrorists, says China
Beijing: China on Friday said it was wrong to accuse it of sheltering terrorists because it put a technical hold on the resolution to blacklist Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group chief Masood Azhar as its decision was in line with the rules of an anti-terrorism panel at the UN. China has repeatedly blocked resolutions moved […]
China won’t support US draft to blacklist Azhar
Beijing: China on Thursday indicated that it won’t support the unilateral draft resolution circulated by the US to the UN Security Council (UNSC) to declare Masood Azhar, chief of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), as an international terrorist and slammed Washington for its move. Beijing also accused Washington of “bypassing” the UN 1267 Committee […]
China plays down UN Security Council reference on Jaish-e-Mohammed
Beijing : China on Friday downplayed the statement issued by the UN Security Council naming the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the Kashmir suicide bombing, saying the “mention doesn’t mean a judgment on the incident”. The UN Security Council in a show of unanimity on Thursday condemned in the “strongest terms” the February 14 Kashmir suicide […]
China urges restraint as India-Pakistan ties worsen
Beijing : China on Tuesday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue as tensions mounted between the neighbours over the Kashmir suicide bombing. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Geng Shuang made the remarks in response to a query about China’s role in easing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. “Both Pakistan and […]
China hints at blocking India’s bid to declare Masood Azhar as global terrorist
Beijing : China on Friday indicated it would continue to block India’s bid to declare Masood Azhar as an international terrorist whose outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has claimed to plot the worst-ever attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 45 CRPF troopers. China has repeatedly blocked India’s bid to ban Azhar at the UN, citing lack […]
China ready to work with new government in Pakistan
Beijing : China on Thursday said it stands ready to work with the new establishment in Pakistan, as Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf inched closer to victory. Beijing also said it was glad to see “smooth elections” in Pakistan and hoped the results will not affect the development of bilateral ties. China has high stakes in […]
Don’t hype boundary row, work with us: China tells India
Beijing : China on Monday told India not to hype up the boundary dispute and work with Beijing to maintain peace in the border areas. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made the comment after Chinese troops reportedly objected to Indian troops’ patrolling in Arunachal Pradesh. “I am not aware of the detailed information on […]
China says won’t interfere in Nirav Modi’s arrest
Beijing : China on Monday hinted it won’t push for fugitive Indian jeweller Nirav Modi’s arrest, who is suspected to be in Hong Kong, saying the Chinese autonomous region has its own set of judicial rules and India can deal with the authorities directly. India has reportedly asked Hong Kong to arrest the main accused […]
China opposed to UN intervention in Maldivian crisis
Beijing : China on Thursday hinted it is opposed to any UN intervention in the Maldivian political crisis. The UN Security Council will discuss the crisis in the Maldives where President Abdulla Yameen has imposed a state of Emergency and arrested Chief Justice and former head of state Abdul Gayoom. “China has followed closely the […]