China Joins Trump, Claims Mediation in India-Pakistan Ceasefire; India Denies

• China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed Beijing mediated the May 2025 India-Pakistan military confrontation, echoing US President Donald Trump's earlier assertions.
• India firmly rejects any third-party involvement, stating the ceasefire was resolved through direct military-to-military communication between DGMOs on May 10, 2025.
• The confrontation followed a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, leading to India's Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure.
• Indian military officials accused China of using the standoff as a "live lab" and providing extensive support to Pakistan, its largest arms supplier.
• Despite claims, Wang Yi also highlighted improving China-India ties, mentioning PM Narendra Modi's invitation to the SCO summit.

Why It Matters: China and Trump claim India-Pakistan mediation, but India maintains direct resolution.