The goal of China is to develop the ‘disputed region of Kashmir and that should be the goal of both India and Pakistan as well’, read an opinion piece in state run Global Times.
“The disputed Kashmir region is not destined to be poor and backward forever. This is China’s goal and should also be the goal of both India and Pakistan. If the two countries can meet each other halfway, it would help them to build mutual trust, lay the foundation for peaceful negotiations and especially strengthen their cooperation on anti-terrorism together with China,” the article said.
The article also mentioned that some Indian ‘experts’ blame China for ‘protecting terrorists’ who are allegedly based in Pakistan. The writer was referring to Jaish-e-Mohammad Chief Masood Azhar.
“And many Indian analysts regard China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a geopolitical threat,” the article said.
It was also pointed out that China believes that political consultation must be the only channel to resolve the disputes among both countries.
“This is China’s consistent policy, and nothing will change China’s firm stand in promoting peaceful negotiations between India and Pakistan.”
The article also said that India should not think that China is an enemy just because they support Pakistan.
“Although China supported Pakistan in alleviating poverty and wiping out terrorism, Beijing is not an enemy of New Delhi. Just the opposite: China proposed and launched the BRI, which not only meets India’s needs for infrastructure construction, but also helps ease India-Pakistan tensions. India should overcome its prejudices against the BRI as the initiative will boost cooperation and help bring stability to the region,’ the article stressed.
