India’s operation ‘regrettable’: China

The Chinese foreign ministry has called India’s military operation against Pakistan “regrettable”.

In response to a question on escalating tensions between the South Asian rivals, the foreign ministry spokesperson, external said they were “concerned” about the ongoing situation and asked both countries to “remain calm, exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions that may further complicate the situation”.

Earlier, Indian army launched “Operation Sindoor”, hitting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

At least eight people were killed and 35 injured while two were missing after India launched missile attacks inside Pakistan, a spokesperson for the Pakistani Army said on Wednesday (May 7)._BBC