China Claims Mediation in India-Pakistan Conflict Amid Rising Tensions

In a recent statement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed that China played a mediating role in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. He highlighted the increase in local wars and cross-border disputes this year, asserting that China has taken a fair approach to address these issues. The Indian government has not confirmed these claims, maintaining that the ceasefire was not a result of external mediation. The tensions peaked in May with military strikes by India in response to a terrorist attack, leading to retaliatory actions from Pakistan. This article delves into the complexities of the situation and the geopolitical dynamics at play.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 31, 2025, 11:11 IST

China's Role in Recent India-Pakistan Tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated on Tuesday that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan in May was one of the issues that China mediated in 2025. He emphasized that this year has seen an increase in local wars and cross-border disputes, the highest since World War II.

Wang remarked at a conference in Beijing that geopolitical instability has been on the rise. He asserted that China has adopted a fair and objective approach to foster lasting peace, addressing both the symptoms and the underlying causes of conflicts.

He highlighted China's mediation efforts in various regional issues, including those in northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear situation, and the tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as the Palestine-Israel conflict and the recent Cambodia-Thailand dispute.

Wang also noted that relations between India and China have shown positive developments, referencing China's invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin this August.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has yet to respond to Wang's assertions but has consistently stated that the ceasefire with Pakistan was not a result of external mediation. The Indian government clarified that the decision to halt hostilities was made following a call between the Pakistani and Indian military operations directors.

India has repeatedly dismissed claims from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding American mediation in the ceasefire negotiations.

The tensions between India and Pakistan escalated in May when the Indian military executed strikes, dubbed Operation Sindoor, targeting what it identified as terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This action was a response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 fatalities on April 22.

In retaliation, the Pakistan Army engaged in shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

In July, the Indian Army reported that Pakistan had been receiving real-time intelligence from China regarding India's military movements during the four-day conflict in May.

Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, the deputy Army chief, indicated that India faced three adversaries during the conflict, with Pakistan leading, China providing substantial support, and Turkey contributing drones and trained personnel.

The Indian Army also revealed that over the past five years, 81% of the military equipment received by Pakistan was sourced from China, allowing China to test its weaponry against various systems, effectively using the situation as a live testing ground.