China Backs Pakistan, Urges Restraint After Pahalgam Terror Attack
April 28, 2025 – Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, China has stepped in to support its long-time ally Pakistan, calling for restraint and dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Key Developments
- China’s Stance: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured Pakistan of Beijing’s support in safeguarding its “sovereignty and security interests” during a phone call with Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar.
- Call for Investigation: Wang urged an “impartial probe” into the April 22 attack, which killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- Regional Stability: China emphasized that conflict benefits neither side and urged “restraint and dialogue.”
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
The attack, claimed by The Resistance Front (a proxy for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba), triggered a strong Indian response:
- Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty (threatening Pakistan’s water supply).
- Closure of Attari border crossing (halting trade and travel).
- Diplomatic outreach: India briefed global leaders, including US, UK, and France, seeking solidarity against terrorism.
Pakistan retaliated by:
- Closing airspace to Indian flights.
- Threatening to scrap the Simla Pact (1972 agreement on bilateral disputes).
- Accusing India of “baseless propaganda.”
Global Reactions
- UK, US, France condemned the attack and backed India’s anti-terror stance.
- Pakistan sought Chinese diplomatic backing, reinforcing their “all-weather strategic partnership.”
What’s Next?
- Risk of Water War: If India fully blocks river flows, Pakistan warns of an “act of war.”
- International Mediation: China’s role as a potential mediator remains uncertain.
- Security Fallout: Fears of military skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC).
Why This Matters
- Human Cost: Families of the slain tourists demand justice.
- Regional Stability: A full-blown India-Pakistan conflict could destabilize South Asia.
- China’s Influence: Beijing’s support for Pakistan complicates global diplomacy.
📌 Source- https://www.hindustantimes.com/
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