On February 27, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a routine press conference. A reporter asked, according to reports, on the evening of February 26, intense clashes broke out between Pakistan and Afghanistan in their border areas, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. In the early hours of the 27th, Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and other locations in Afghanistan, rapidly escalating tensions between the two countries. What is China’s comment on this? Mao Ning stated that China is closely monitoring the development of the situation. Pakistan and Afghanistan are inescapable neighbors and also both are China’s neighbors. As neighbors and friends, China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict and is very saddened by the casualties caused. The current Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict is more intense than previous ones, and continued or escalated conflict will bring harm and losses to both sides. (Beijing Daily)
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to Intense Clash Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
On February 27, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a routine press conference. A reporter asked, according to reports, on the evening of February 26, intense clashes broke out between Pakistan and Afghanistan in their border areas, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. In the early hours of the 27th, Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and other locations in Afghanistan, rapidly escalating tensions between the two countries. What is China’s comment on this? Mao Ning stated that China is closely monitoring the development of the situation. Pakistan and Afghanistan are inescapable neighbors and also both are China’s neighbors. As neighbors and friends, China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict and is very saddened by the casualties caused. The current Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict is more intense than previous ones, and continued or escalated conflict will bring harm and losses to both sides. (Beijing Daily)