ALSO READ: US supports India's entry to NSG despite China, Pakistan opposition "Whether non-NPT countries can join the NSG, there are discussions within the group and there are major differences. A day before President Pranab Mukherjee's arrival in China, Beijing firmly reiterated its stand against an exception being granted to India in joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Asked if China would support its bid, Hua made clear that it was China's view that the question of all non-NPT countries should be considered together. India and China have been grappling with differences in the UN Security Council after Beijing placed a hold on listing JeM chief Masood Azhar.

Source: India Today May 23, 2016 08:56 UTC