China Voices Concern Over Kashmir Unrest After Uri Terror Attack

Beijing: China voiced concern over the “escalation” of violence and “rising temperatures” in Kashmir after the Uri terror attack and called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue and enhance counter-terrorism cooperation. Expressing shock over recent terror attack on an army camp in Uri, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said, “We want to express our deep sympathies and condolences to the affected families and the injured”.

“We have noted relevant reports. We are shocked by this attack,” Lu told media briefing when asked about India’s allegation that Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Muhammad’s involvement in the attack. “China opposes and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism. We are concerned about this escalation and rising temperatures surrounding Kashmir situation,” he said.