China calls for restraint over clash in Kashmir region

BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- China called on India and Pakistan to maintain restraint and avoid taking actions that could escalate tensions, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.

Spokesperson Geng Shuang made the remarks when asked to comment on media reports that a clash between India and Pakistan in Kashmir resulted in casualties of both sides Thursday.

Geng said that as a neighbor of India and Pakistan, China called on the two sides to exercise restraint and settle disputes peacefully through dialogue, so as to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.