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China rules out intervening in Kashmir issue

Anil K Joseph in Beijing

In a major setback to Pakistan's diplomatic manoeuvring, China for the second time in as many days ruled out raising the Kashmir issue during Premier Zhu Rongji's visit to India.

"As a friendly neighbour of India and Pakistan, what we can do is to hope that the two sides can maintain peace and we will not interfere in their issues," foreign ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi said.

Describing Kashmir as a question left over from history, he said the two countries should solve it through dialogue.

"On this point I have made it clear on many occasions that we will actively persuade the two countries to adopt measures to reduce the tension. In doing so, we believe that it is in the interest of the two countries," he told reporters.

"It also serves regional and international peace and stability and the international fight against terrorism. It is of vital importance," he said.

Sun stated that Zhu would not be carrying a special message to India during his maiden official visit from January 13-18.

Asked about terrorism in Kashmir, Sun said, "As to the specific nature of terrorism in Kashmir, we are opposed to all forms of terrorism no matter where it is and who it is. We have emphasised that the fight against terrorism should be well-targeted and based on concrete evidence. It should not be linked with any specific religion."

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