China reminds Pakistan of its 'long-term interests', talks global 'common aspiration' with India

In the wake of a tense ceasefire between India and Pakistan, China has urged Islamabad to act in line with its "long-term interests" while calling on both neighbours to pursue a comprehensive peace. China seems to have attempted to balance its acts amid recent scrutiny of its pro-Pakistan stance. read more Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to balance China’s stance in Saturday night phone call with Indian NSA Ajit Doval after speaking to his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. (Image: Reuters) China issued carefully calibrated statements following the India-Pakistan ceasefire, urging both sides to exercise restraint and avoid escalation after…