BEIJING – A state media’s opinionlink piece says “China willnot pick sides in the Pakistan-India dispute as its primary objective is“easing the two countries’ conflicts and improving the anti-terroristsituation.”
According to Chinese media, the return of Indian high commissioner AjayBisaria to Islamabad indicates that a major military confrontation has beenaverted and it was made possible due to the efforts of China and othercountries for de-escalation between Pakistan and India.
“We believe that political consultation must be the only channel to resolvethe disputes. This is China’s consistent policy, and nothing will changeChina’s firm stand in promoting peaceful negotiations between India andPakistan.”
The op-ed piece resented that some Indians doubt China’s efforts for peace.
Referring to India’s frequent allegations on the matter of terrorism, thearticle noted that “China, Pakistan and India share common interests incombating terrorism. It is time for India to stop the groundlessaccusations.”
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Reiterating China’s consistent policy and goals about Kashmir, it said thedisputed territory is “not destined to be poor and backward forever.”
If Pakistan and India could meet each other halfway to resolve Kashmirissue, “China would help them to build mutual trust, lay the foundation forpeaceful negotiations and especially strengthen their cooperation onanti-terrorism, the opinion piece added.
