China has stressed the need for settlement of the longstanding Kashmir issue through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan.

At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Kashmir issue China’s position is consistent and clear-cut and it needs to be properly settled between the two sides.

She said the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor did not affect China’s position on the Kashmir issue.

Responding to a question, she said, China and Pakistan maintained normal defense exchanges and cooperation in military industry and trade.