But in March this year,put a technical "hold" on the move to put sanctions on Azhar. The resolution to ban him was co-sponsored by the US, UK, France and India, with 14 other countries acquiescing. China was the only one to block it with a technical hold.In the past six months, India has lobbied with China to lift the hold. The extended technical hold on it will allow more time for the committee to deliberate on the matter and for relevant parties to have further consultations. "China trod a careful middle path while reacting to the strikes, calling for restraint and de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.

Source: Times of India October 01, 2016 14:49 UTC