India's Supreme Court recently upheld the decision to change the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, a move that has sparked widespread controversy internationally, according to reports. Originally, under the Indian Constitution, Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed a high degree of autonomy for 70 years. However, Modi** repealed the clause in 2019, drawing strong condemnation from Pakistan, which sees it as a violation of UN resolutions. Kashmir is located in the northwest of South Asia, the terrain is mainly mountainous, and it is adjacent to Xinjiang and China. Since the partition of India and Pakistan, the question of the ownership of the region has not been resolved, triggering many conflicts between India and Pakistan. In the 2019 India-Pakistan conflict, Indian Air Force warplanes flew over the ceasefire line in the Kashmir region and carried out air strikes on Pakistan, and the two countries engaged in an air battle that eventually resulted in personnel on both sides**. The conflict may prompt Modi to try to increase his control over Kashmir by changing its special status.
This is despite Modi's move triggering a massive effort in Kashmir, which sent thousands of military personnel to the region beforehand and took various measures such as power cuts, curfews, and shutting down communications and the internet in an attempt to get ground. However, some Western** still reported on the situation on the ground, and reports showed that tens of thousands of people were doing ** at that time, and some people even threw stones at ** people. The Indian police have resorted to repressive measures, using bullets and tear gas to suppress the **.
China opposes India's unilateral move to change the special status of Kashmir, saying it violates UN Security Council Resolution 122. According to the resolution, the issue of Kashmir should be finally resolved by a referendum supervised by the United Nations. China believes that the Kashmir issue should be properly resolved through peaceful means, rather than unilaterally deciding who should belong. China's statement is not to support Pakistan, but to stand in a fair and equitable position that the issue should be resolved through negotiations. At the same time, the Chinese side also stressed that if there is another conflict between India and Pakistan in the border areas of China, the Chinese side will not stand idly by.
Kashmir is located in the northwest of South Asia, bordering China's Xinjiang and ** regions to the east. After the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Kashmir became a focal point of contention between India and Pakistan. Under the 1949 ceasefire line drawn by the two sides, Pakistan controlled about two-fifths of Kashmir, while India controlled the rest. In the decades that followed, Kashmir became one of the main causes of conflict between India and Pakistan.
The roots of the Kashmir problem can be traced back to the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. At that time, the British colonial rule ended, and India and Pakistan became independent states. However, India and Pakistan have been unable to reach an agreement on the ownership of Kashmir. India believes that Kashmir belongs to itself, while Pakistan advocates that Kashmir belongs to Pakistan.
In 1947, India and Pakistan fought for control of the Kashmir region. In the decades since, the two sides have clashed several times, including the Second Indo-Pakistani War in 1965 and the Third Indo-Pakistani War in 1971. Over time, India has gradually expanded its de facto control over Kashmir.
India's attempt to change the special status of Kashmir has drawn the attention of neighboring countries, including China. Kashmir borders China, and changes in the regional situation will directly affect the security situation in China's border areas. A spokesperson for China said at a regular press conference that India's current attempt to unilaterally change the special status of Kashmir is a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 122. China stands for a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue in accordance with the UN Charter and relevant resolutions.
China's statement does not mean that it supports Pakistan, but advocates a solution to the Kashmir issue in accordance with international law and norms. China firmly upholds peace and stability, advocates resolving disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and opposes any unilateral acts. As a neighboring country, China is concerned about the development of the situation in Kashmir and is willing to play a constructive role in bringing India and Pakistan back to the track of dialogue and negotiation.
In the current international situation, India's unilateral change of Kashmir's status will not only exacerbate tensions within the region, but may also arouse the attention and criticism of the international community. The settlement of the Kashmir issue requires all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint and find a long-term and stable solution through dialogue and consultation.
As one of the long-standing conflicts in South Asia, the Kashmir issue has affected the emotions and trends of all parties in the region. India's unilateral move to change the status of Kashmir has indeed provoked a strong reaction from Pakistan and provoked ** and discontent among the local population. At the same time, China has expressed its clear position and attitude on this issue, and advocates a peaceful settlement of this issue in accordance with UN resolutions.
As an outsider to the outside world, I believe that the settlement of the Kashmir issue requires all parties to engage in dialogue and consultation in a peaceful, just and fair manner. Unilateral actions will only exacerbate the escalation of the conflict and will not do anything good to the situation in the region and the stability and well-being of its people. The international community should also intensify its supervision and mediation on the Kashmir issue, and promote India and Pakistan to find consensus on a final settlement of the Kashmir issue.
In short, the settlement of the Kashmir issue is inseparable from the efforts and common will of all parties, and a long-term and stable solution needs to be found through peace, dialogue and consultation. Such a solution should be supported and endorsed by the international community to ensure the security and stability of Kashmir and promote the economic development of the region and the well-being of its people. It is only through cooperation and mutual trust that a peaceful and stable solution can be found in the interests of all parties.