‘Unbiased’ approach to India’s move at UN: China

China on Wednesday said it will adopt an “unbiased” approach to back any Indian move for a UN ban on Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad blamed for the Pathankot airbase attack, months after blocking India’s demand for action against the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba at the world body.

On reports from India that New Delhi may seek Beijing’s support for a UN ban on the Jaish for the attack on the Pathankot airbase, foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said “in dealing with counter terrorism issues, the Chinese side will continue to adopt a fact-based, objective and unbiased position and follow relevant resolutions and regulations of the UN Security Council”.

Hong’s remarks were significant in the backdrop of China blocking India’s move at the UN Sanctions Committee in 2015 when New Delhi sought action against Pakistan for releasing jailed LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. China wanted more evidence which officials say India subsequently discussed with Chinese officials.