New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- China made a surprising claim recently with respect to India-Pakistan standoff, following US President Donald Trump's steps. China on Tuesday claimed that it played the role of mediator to bring down tensions between the two countries following their military clashes earlier this year.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed that Xi Jinping-led government played a mediating role in several global conflicts while addressing the Symposium on the International Situation and China's Foreign Relations.

Chinese Foreign Ministry shared Wang Yi's statement on X that said, "To build peace that lasts, we have taken an objective and just stance, and focused on addressing both symptoms and root causes. Following this Chinese ...