China demonstrates support for Pakistan’s security objectives.

• China welcomes measures to “cool down” the situation between India and Pakistan.

• India blames the Pahalgam terror attack on “cross-border” linkages to Pakistan.

• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi supports Pakistan’s “resolute” action on terrorism.

• China supports an “impartial investigation” into the attack.

• China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, welcomes all measures to “cool down the current situation”.

• China calls on Pakistan to exercise restraint, solve differences through dialogue, and keep the region peaceful and stable.

• The Chinese statements follow a UNSC condemnation of the Pahalgam attack, but do not mention the TRF or cross-border linkages.