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China, India: Beijing Sides With Pakistan Over Terrorism Pledge

Oct 30, 2017 | 23:04 GMT

(Stratfor)

The period of calm that settled over China and India after their last territorial spat may not survive much longer. On Oct. 30, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying restated the fact that China won't designate Masood Azhar -- head of the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad -- an international terrorist when his status is discussed by the U.N. Security Council on Nov. 2. Hua cited a "lack of consensus" by way of explanation. Although China's decision will not lead to a direct confrontation with India, it wasn't made with India's interests in mind and will do little to salve the simmering regional rivalry....

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