Willing to play constructive role, says China as India-Pakistan tensions escalate

Commenting on the India-Pakistan tension, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation.

In Short

• India conducted precision strikes on terror launchpads in Pak and PoK on May 7
• Strikes were retaliation for April 22 terrorist attack killing 26 in J&K
• China urges both countries to pursue peaceful political settlement

China on Saturday said that it is ready to play a constructive role as India-Pakistan tensions escalated after the Indian armed forces on May 7 conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.

Commenting on the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation.

“We strongly urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, exercise calm and restraint, return to the track of political settlement through peaceful means, and refrain from any action that could further escalate tensions. This will be important for the fundamental interest of both India and Pakistan, and for a stable and peaceful region. This is also what the international community hopes to see. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role to this end,” the spokesperson said.

CHINA ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY TO ITS CITIZENS

As the tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, neighbouring country China has issued an advisory to its citizens.

According to the Global Times, the Chinese Embassies in both countries issued statements on their official WeChat accounts - a Chinese social media platform - on Friday afternoon.

The statement advised Chinese citizens to closely monitor the situation and exercise caution when travelling to India or Pakistan. The advisory also reminded those already in India or Pakistan to strengthen security precautions and enhance safety measures.