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China feels "awkward" about the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistani militants and wants to address India's concerns over terrorism emanating from Pakistan in a more "constructive way", a Chinese official said in a rare criticism of the all-weather ally.
"China also feels quite awkward. It does not mean China is sympathising with terrorist attacks. It is awkward diplomatically. It needs to handle this ticklish issue in a more diplomatic way," Hu Shisheng, Director of the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, a Chinese foreign ministry strategic think-tank told Indian media in Beijing.
He was responding to questions on China's double standards over Pakistani involvement in terrorism, especially regarding the recent release of the Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, a prime accused in the case.
"Chinese diplomats are getting more mature. The challenge is non interference," he said, adding that a way out has to be found.
"India's concerns over terrorism will be addressed in a more constructive way," Mr Hu said, adding China, too, suffered a lot due to terrorism, referring to militancy in Xinjiang which borders Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).
Since last year, China has stepped up its anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan, he said, adding that Pakistan Army's crackdown in its own tribal region yielded positive results.
"We really suffered a lot, though we are good friends," he said, adding that Pakistan too suffered due to terrorism.
China is also pushing Pakistan to intensify its crackdown on terrorists as security is key to the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor connecting Xinjiang with Gwadar port. It runs through the Azad Kashmir.
China cannot afford the Corridor to be a failure because of the security risks, he said, adding that the Nawaz Sharif Government also feels the same.
Pakistan has set up a Special Security division for the protection of the Corridor with 12,000 security personnel, he said.
China reviewing policy on Mumbai attack ahead of Xi visit to Pakistan
BEIJING: China is reviewing its approach towards the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistani terrorists. It feels "awkward" about its own neutral stance, which has caused grave dissatisfaction in India.
The revelation came from a Chinese think tank focussed on South Asia ahead of president Xi Jinping's planned visit to Pakistan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi upcoming tour of China next month. Pakistani media has said Xi will be visiting Islamabad on April 20.
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"China also feels quite awkward. It does not mean China is sympathizing with terrorist attacks. It is awkward diplomatically. It needs to handle this ticklish issue in a more diplomatic way," Hu Shisheng, director of the government-run Institute of South Asia, South East Asia and Oceanic Affairs, which is part of the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, said.
There are signs China might advise Pakistan to take a more sensible approach in dealing with Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, a prime accused in the Mumbai attack case, who was releases from a jail in Pakistan. India, US and France has opposed it but China has kept quiet.
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"India's concerns over terrorism will be addressed in a more constructive way," Hu told Indian journalists. China has also suffered due to terrorism, he said. Most terrorist activities in China is focused in the western province of Xinjiang which borders Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).
China, which opposed the double standards adopted by the US, should not behave in similar fashion, Hu said in reply to the question about Mumbai attack.
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Hu, who heads the institute run by the Chinese foreign ministry, indicated that China is reviewing its policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Beijing has earlier cited this policy while refusing to put pressure on Pakistan, its all-weather ally, on the terrorism issue.
"Chinese diplomats are getting more mature. The challenge is non interference," he said indicating that the policy is being reviewed.
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China is particularly worried because it is investing heavily on an economic corridor from the Chinese border in Xinjiang to Gwadar port in Pakistan. Terrorism poses serious risk to its investment. It has asked Pakistan has set up a Special Security division for the protection of the Corridor with 12,000 security personnel, he said
On its part, China has stepped up its anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan since last year, Hu said. Pakistan Army's crackdown in its own tribal region yielded positive results.
China reviewing policy on Mumbai attack ahead of Xi visit to Pakistan - The Times of India
China Feels 'Awkward' Over Mumbai Terror Attack: Official
"China also feels quite awkward. It does not mean China is sympathising with terrorist attacks. It is awkward diplomatically. It needs to handle this ticklish issue in a more diplomatic way," Hu Shisheng, Director of the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, a Chinese foreign ministry strategic think-tank told Indian media in Beijing.
He was responding to questions on China's double standards over Pakistani involvement in terrorism, especially regarding the recent release of the Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, a prime accused in the case.
"Chinese diplomats are getting more mature. The challenge is non interference," he said, adding that a way out has to be found.
"India's concerns over terrorism will be addressed in a more constructive way," Mr Hu said, adding China, too, suffered a lot due to terrorism, referring to militancy in Xinjiang which borders Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).
Since last year, China has stepped up its anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan, he said, adding that Pakistan Army's crackdown in its own tribal region yielded positive results.
"We really suffered a lot, though we are good friends," he said, adding that Pakistan too suffered due to terrorism.
China is also pushing Pakistan to intensify its crackdown on terrorists as security is key to the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor connecting Xinjiang with Gwadar port. It runs through the Azad Kashmir.
China cannot afford the Corridor to be a failure because of the security risks, he said, adding that the Nawaz Sharif Government also feels the same.
Pakistan has set up a Special Security division for the protection of the Corridor with 12,000 security personnel, he said.
China reviewing policy on Mumbai attack ahead of Xi visit to Pakistan
BEIJING: China is reviewing its approach towards the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistani terrorists. It feels "awkward" about its own neutral stance, which has caused grave dissatisfaction in India.
The revelation came from a Chinese think tank focussed on South Asia ahead of president Xi Jinping's planned visit to Pakistan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi upcoming tour of China next month. Pakistani media has said Xi will be visiting Islamabad on April 20.
READ ALSO:China praises Modi's leadership, sees likely resolution of border dispute
"China also feels quite awkward. It does not mean China is sympathizing with terrorist attacks. It is awkward diplomatically. It needs to handle this ticklish issue in a more diplomatic way," Hu Shisheng, director of the government-run Institute of South Asia, South East Asia and Oceanic Affairs, which is part of the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, said.
There are signs China might advise Pakistan to take a more sensible approach in dealing with Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, a prime accused in the Mumbai attack case, who was releases from a jail in Pakistan. India, US and France has opposed it but China has kept quiet.
READ ALSO:Ahead of Modi's China trip, Beijing talks of 'huge dispute over Arunachal'
Lakhvi affair to affect Modi visit to China, Xi visit to Pakistan
"India's concerns over terrorism will be addressed in a more constructive way," Hu told Indian journalists. China has also suffered due to terrorism, he said. Most terrorist activities in China is focused in the western province of Xinjiang which borders Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).
China, which opposed the double standards adopted by the US, should not behave in similar fashion, Hu said in reply to the question about Mumbai attack.
READ ALSO:India, China to hold joint military exercise in 2015, decision ahead of Modi visit
Indian Railways to build station near Chinese border, defence minister says
Hu, who heads the institute run by the Chinese foreign ministry, indicated that China is reviewing its policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Beijing has earlier cited this policy while refusing to put pressure on Pakistan, its all-weather ally, on the terrorism issue.
"Chinese diplomats are getting more mature. The challenge is non interference," he said indicating that the policy is being reviewed.
READ ALSO:Chinese Prez to visit Pak, hammer out $46bn deal
China is particularly worried because it is investing heavily on an economic corridor from the Chinese border in Xinjiang to Gwadar port in Pakistan. Terrorism poses serious risk to its investment. It has asked Pakistan has set up a Special Security division for the protection of the Corridor with 12,000 security personnel, he said
On its part, China has stepped up its anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan since last year, Hu said. Pakistan Army's crackdown in its own tribal region yielded positive results.
China reviewing policy on Mumbai attack ahead of Xi visit to Pakistan - The Times of India
China Feels 'Awkward' Over Mumbai Terror Attack: Official
