Following the Pahalgam attack, India vowed to retaliate against terrorists, but China's support for Pakistan complicates matters. Despite condemning the attack, China urged a "fair investigation" and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan's security interests.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing has always supported Pakistan in its resolute anti-terrorism actions. He reiterated that as a staunch friend and all-weather strategic partner, China fully understands Pakistan’s reasonable security concerns.

China urges India and Pakistan to exercise restraint after the deadly tourist attack in Kashmir:: April 28, 2025:: Beijing, China:: Guo Jiakun, Foreign ministry spokesperson"China welcomes all measures conducive to cooling down the current situation and supports an impartial investigation as soon as possible.