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        "msgid": "chinas-mediation-becomes-momentum-for-peace-in-south-asia-1775872241",
        "date": "2026-04-11 07:39:28",
        "title": "China's Mediation Becomes Momentum for Peace in South Asia",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Recent informal talks in Urumqi between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China underscore Beijing's role as a stabilising force for peace in Asia, offering a credible platform for de-escalation amid ongoing conflicts. The dialogue highlights the limitations of military force in resolving complex geopolitical tensions rooted in historical grievances and security dilemmas, promoting negotiation as the realistic path forward. This initiative aligns with China's Global Security Initiative, emphasising dialogue, partnerships, and mutual benefits over confrontation and zero-sum games, potentially paving the way for lasting regional stability.",
        "content": "<p>Beijing (ANTARA) - Recent informal talks held between Pakistan,\nAfghanistan, and China in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in\nnorth-western China, once again underscore China\u2019s role as a stabilising\npower for peace in Asia.<\/p>\n<p>This dialogue not only provides a pause in the ongoing\nPakistan-Afghanistan conflict but also demonstrates to the world that in\nresolving complex geopolitical tensions, the use of military force will\nonly lead to a dead end, while dialogue and negotiation represent the\nonly realistic path towards peace.<\/p>\n<p>The deep-rooted problems of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict extend\nfar beyond mere border disputes, arising instead from a complex mix of\nhistorical grievances, security dilemmas, and geopolitical\npressures.<\/p>\n<p>In such a tense context, China\u2019s role goes beyond merely providing a\nvenue for dialogue. As a close neighbour maintaining constructive\nrelations with both parties, China offers a credible, neutral, and\ntrustworthy platform. This platform prioritises de-escalation,\nencourages dialogue, and supports fragile trust. This is not mere\nsymbolic diplomacy but concrete action aimed at stabilising a volatile\nregion.<\/p>\n<p>Both Pakistan and Afghanistan are increasingly realising that the\ncycle of violence only deepens insecurity. China\u2019s mediation has helped\nshift the focus from confrontation to consultation.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, the Urumqi negotiations once again reflect China\u2019s\nproposed Global Security Initiative (GSI), which promotes a new path to\nsecurity that prioritises dialogue over confrontation, partnerships over\nalliances, and mutually beneficial patterns of interaction over win-lose\n(zero-sum) approaches. Neighbours cannot be chosen, but the way they\ninteract can be shaped.<\/p>\n<p>The road ahead is indeed full of challenges, but the Urumqi\nnegotiations have opened a door that, if managed carefully, can lead to\nenduring peace.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/chinas-mediation-becomes-momentum-for-peace-in-south-asia-1775872241",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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