The Chinese foreign ministry, however, was silent on India’s boycott of the Belt and Road Forum that ended today. The Chinese foreign ministry, however, was silent on India’s boycott of the Belt and Road Forum that ended today. China today dismissed India’s concerns over the Belt and Road initiative, saying the mega venture has broad international support and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project which is a part of it will not affect Beijing’s stand on Kashmir. The Chinese foreign ministry, however, was silent on India’s boycott of the Belt and Road Forum that ended today. The Chinese foreign ministry’s assertions come a day after India boycotted China’s high-profile BRF, taking its protest over the CPEC to a new level.

Source: Indian Express May 15, 2017 11:59 UTC