Will China really join Pakistan if a war between India and Pakistan breaks out? Or will it put pressure on Islamabad not to get engaged in a war with India to protect its interests, like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or other projects under the Belt and Road Initiative?

India said on Monday it had responded to 'unprovoked' small arms firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search for militants in the region following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.

ISLAMABAD: China on Sunday voiced support for Pakistan’s efforts to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity amid rising tensions with India following the Pahalgam attack, urging both sides