China has commented on the escalating violent clashes in Kashmir, urging residents to resolve their dispute peacefully.

The Economic Times reported that China hopes the situation in Kashmir will be handled properly urging the "relevant parties" to address the issue via dialogue.

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China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that China has taken note of the incidents in Kashmir and is "concerned about the casualties in the clash, and hope that relevant incident will be handled properly."

Lu said that the Kashmir unrest should be resolved through conversation and not through violent clashes, NDTV reported.

Many were reportedly surprised by the comments of Lu since it is rare for China to comment on the incidents related to Jammu and Kashmir. China has been silent most of the time on incidents related to these two areas, leaving matters to be resolved by India and Pakistan.

The unrest in Kashmir came after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. Up to 42 people have died from violent clashes that have left more than 2,000 people injured. Wani and two of his associates were killed in an encounter with security forces.