China has conveyed to India that it has no intention of playing a broker in India-Pakistan relations and favours direct talks between them. Sources told our correspondent that Beijing has communicated to New Delhi that China respects the Indian position on solving issues with Pakistan in a bilateral manner.The communication assumes significance in the light of the US China joint statement on November 17 that they can play a role in South Asia, particularly in connection with India and Pakistan. India had responded to the joint statement by saying that New Delhi is committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through a peaceful bilateral dialogue.<br/>