As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, China calls for calm without endorsing Islamabad; Tharoor notes Beijing’s shift signals India’s growing strategic weight. May 9, 2025: Amid the growing military standoff between India and Pakistan, China has expressed concern over the unfolding situation but refrained from extending direct support to its traditional ally, Pakistan. During … Continue reading ‘China Is Concerned’: Beijing Urges Restraint, Avoids Siding with Pakistan Amid India Conflict