Daijiworld Media Network - Beijing

Beijing, Dec 31: China has entered the diplomatic credit war over the de-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions, with Beijing on Tuesday claiming that it had played a role in easing hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours earlier this year.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi asserted that China had “mediated India-Pakistan tensions in May” and adopted a “just stance” while addressing the situation. His remarks come amid repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that Washington intervened to prevent a potential conflict between India and Pakistan.

The development has added a new dimension to the narrative surrounding the ceasefire and de-escalation, with Beijing now seemingly seeking recognition after Washington’s assertions. However, India has consistently and firmly rejected any suggestion of third-party mediation, maintaining that the ceasefire understanding was achieved strictly through direct bilateral communication between New Delhi and Islamabad.

India has reiterated on multiple occasions that there was no external involvement in the process and that all issues related to Pakistan are addressed bilaterally, in line with its long-standing foreign policy position.

The competing claims by global powers have sparked debate over diplomatic influence in South Asia, even as India continues to underline that there was no mediation by either the US or China in the de-escalation of tensions.