China mum over Pakistan’s plan on Gilgit-Baltistan Beijing: China on Friday skirted a direct response to Pakistan’s plan to declare the Gilgit-Baltistan region as its fifth province and said the Kashmir issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan through dialogue. When asked about Pakistan’s plan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying reiterated China’s position on the Kashmir issue.
“The essence of your question is about the issue of Kashmir. China’s position on the issue is consistent and clear,” she told reporters.