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| China continues to play pro-Pakistan role | | | On one side China has proclaimed that it is against all forms of terrorism but on the other hand it is not willing to ban Jaish-e-Mohammad whose Chief, Masood Azhar, is the kingpin of terror not only in Pakistan but in India and other parts of the world.It is a strange argument on the part of China.When it is opposed to all and any form of terror why should Beijing block the demand for the UN ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad ? Ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to India, China has said it is "ready" for talks with India on its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), but defended extending a hold on India's bid for a UN ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar, saying Beijing is opposed to anyone making "political gains in the name of counter-terrorism". Briefing media here on Xi's visit to India this week to take part in the BRICS Summit in Goa, China's Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong again harped on the need to build consensus over the admission of new members in the 48-member NSG. Asked if any progress on the issue of India's admission into NSG can be expected in the meeting between Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Li said NSG rules stipulate consensus among the members to admit new ones. China has made it clear to India that forget Masood Azar and Beijing coulkd help India in getting NSG membership.
And China has made it clear that these rules are not to be decided by China alone. On the issue, China and India have maintained good communication and China is ready to continue consultations with India to build consensus and we also hope India can go to other members of the NSG as well," Li said replying to a question on China's reservations on India's admission to the elite nuclear trading club.In this aspect, China is also ready for discussions with India to explore possibilities but things need to be in keeping up with procedures, norms and regulations of the NSG. On this issue, China position is consistent. That is why China has often said international law must be observed.Xi will travel to Goa to attend the BRICS Summit scheduled to be held on October 15-16. The BRICS grouping consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
While India has blamed one country, without naming China, for stalling its membership in the NSG, both the countries held talks recently to iron out differences.After talks with India, China also has held similar talks with Pakistan, which also applied for membership in the influential grouping.Replying to a question on criticism about China's move to stall India's bid for a UN ban on Azhar - head of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad, Li sought to justify Beijing's recent technical hold in the matter, saying: "China is opposed to all forms of terrorism.It seems that China wishes to befriend Pakistan and that could be the only motive behind its opposition to India's request to the UN for banning Masood Azhar and his Jaish-e-Mohammad.In fact Masood has been held responsible for the Pathankot air base attack he recent Uri attack in which 19 soldiers were killed. How can such a terrorist be allowed a free movement? And China wants to appease Pakistan by supporting Masood Azhar. May be that to dilute China's anti-India stance Beijing plans to discuss with New Delhi the issue of allowing India to gain membership of the NSG. It is still doubtful because Pakistan too has applied for a membership of the NSG. This way China will either play a safe role or side with Pakistan. |
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