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War between India and Pakistan: Who is supporting whom?
The Beijing government has supported the Pakistani government's call for a swift and fair investigation instead of accusing Pakistan of involvement in the terrorist attack.
On the other hand, China is a part of the KASHMIR conflict between India and Pakistan. Because Kashmir is a territory divided between India, Pakistan and China. The rapprochement between China and Pakistan also took place through Kashmir.
In 1963, Pakistan ceded part of Kashmir to China. This was not accepted by India and caused strong protests. The deepening of Sino-Pakistani relations by giving part of Kashmir to China further reduced the distance between Beijing and Delhi. This historical event on the Kashmir issue today prevents China from mediating in the India-Pakistan conflict.
Xi Jinping announced the "One Belt, One Road" project in 2013. One of the most important elements of this global initiative is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Through this corridor, China has gained direct access to the Arabian Sea through the port of Gwadar, thereby further stabilizing its geostrategic position in the region.
However, India has objected to the fact that some of the projects under this corridor are being implemented in Kashmir. The deepening economic ties between the two countries have also led to cooperation in the military and intelligence sectors. Today, China is Pakistan's largest arms supplier.
New Delhi is concerned about the deepening defense and military partnership between Islamabad and Beijing, as the two sides have reached agreements on activities such as mutual training, military equipment sales, and intelligence sharing.
Geopolitical and economic reasons determine China's activities in Pakistan. An alliance with Islamabad allows China to put pressure on Delhi and balance India's regional ambitions. However, the presence of a strong and stable India is not entirely in China's interests. Despite security concerns and disagreements, India is one of China's largest trading partners.
India's domestic market offers great opportunities for Chinese exporters, and Chinese investors have been active in India for a long time. Ironically, the conflict between India and Pakistan comes at a time when relations between China and India are improving.
The two countries recently agreed to reduce tensions on the border, resume joint border patrols, and resume direct flights. However, the conflict in Kashmir could reverse these positive efforts.
Therefore, the relations between China, India, and Pakistan in the Asian region are closely intertwined in many aspects, such as the economy, the military, and technology, and the relationship is built on a delicate balance of regional and global changes.
China is the architect and main executor of these relationships. These economic, military, and intelligence ties, which China has built over the years with great expense and effort, could be seriously jeopardized in a potential war.
Author: Ramazon Bursa - Iranian affairs expert, researcher, and journalist.
On the other hand, China is a part of the KASHMIR conflict between India and Pakistan. Because Kashmir is a territory divided between India, Pakistan and China. The rapprochement between China and Pakistan also took place through Kashmir.
In 1963, Pakistan ceded part of Kashmir to China. This was not accepted by India and caused strong protests. The deepening of Sino-Pakistani relations by giving part of Kashmir to China further reduced the distance between Beijing and Delhi. This historical event on the Kashmir issue today prevents China from mediating in the India-Pakistan conflict.
Xi Jinping announced the "One Belt, One Road" project in 2013. One of the most important elements of this global initiative is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Through this corridor, China has gained direct access to the Arabian Sea through the port of Gwadar, thereby further stabilizing its geostrategic position in the region.
However, India has objected to the fact that some of the projects under this corridor are being implemented in Kashmir. The deepening economic ties between the two countries have also led to cooperation in the military and intelligence sectors. Today, China is Pakistan's largest arms supplier.
New Delhi is concerned about the deepening defense and military partnership between Islamabad and Beijing, as the two sides have reached agreements on activities such as mutual training, military equipment sales, and intelligence sharing.
Geopolitical and economic reasons determine China's activities in Pakistan. An alliance with Islamabad allows China to put pressure on Delhi and balance India's regional ambitions. However, the presence of a strong and stable India is not entirely in China's interests. Despite security concerns and disagreements, India is one of China's largest trading partners.
India's domestic market offers great opportunities for Chinese exporters, and Chinese investors have been active in India for a long time. Ironically, the conflict between India and Pakistan comes at a time when relations between China and India are improving.
The two countries recently agreed to reduce tensions on the border, resume joint border patrols, and resume direct flights. However, the conflict in Kashmir could reverse these positive efforts.
Therefore, the relations between China, India, and Pakistan in the Asian region are closely intertwined in many aspects, such as the economy, the military, and technology, and the relationship is built on a delicate balance of regional and global changes.
China is the architect and main executor of these relationships. These economic, military, and intelligence ties, which China has built over the years with great expense and effort, could be seriously jeopardized in a potential war.
Author: Ramazon Bursa - Iranian affairs expert, researcher, and journalist.
