China Claims India-Pakistan Ceasefire Mediation; India Rejects Third-Party Role

• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed China mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during their May 2025 confrontation.
• India firmly rejected China's claim, stating the ceasefire was resolved through direct DGMO-level talks between India and Pakistan.
• India maintains there is no role for any third party in its issues with Pakistan, previously rejecting similar claims by Donald Trump.
• China, a close ally and military supplier to Pakistan, faces accusations of double standards and using the conflict as a 'live lab' for Pakistan.
• Despite the controversy, Wang Yi also noted improving India-China relations and PM Modi's invitation to the SCO summit.

Why It Matters: India rejects China's claim of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire, asserting direct bilateral resolution.