A Chinese government official said that China is ready to play the role of a "key negotiator" to resolve the current tension between India and Pakistan, leading Pakistani television channel reported.

"We will try our level best to resolve the conflict between Pakistan and India," Chinese Foreign Ministry's counsellor for China-Asia Mr. Yuwan was quoted saying by Pakistani news station Channel 24. "We are ready to provide our full assistance." 

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The channel further quoted Yuwan as saying that the current tension is not only affecting both nations, but also the entire South Asian region.

China, so far, has not issued any statement on the report.

However, last month, Beijing refused to support a report published in the leading Pakistani newspaper that included a quote by top Chinese diplomat claiming that China supports Pakistan's stance on Kashmir issue and will support Islamabad in case of any foreign aggression.

China officially has been hesitant in taking a clear stance in the ongoing Indo-Pak tension. Beijing said Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and must be resolved peacefully by both countries.

Traditionally, Pakistan has been dependent on China's diplomatic and military support to counter India's hegemony in South Asia. Islamabad and Beijing's close tie is greatly underscored by their mutual hostility towards India due to festering border issues.

Both countries have fought war with India to settle their border disputes. The disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir has enforced three wars between India and Pakistan. 

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