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China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

Xinhua
| February 28, 2026
2026-02-28

China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and calls on both sides to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing after clashes broke out along Afghanistan-Pakistan border on Thursday.

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