China has said that it has no objection to India's candidature for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council but is firmly opposed to Japan's bid for the same due to historical baggage. Top Chinese diplomat and State Councilor Dai Bingguo conveyed this to visiting CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury in Beijing. Mr. Yechury who held a two hour long meeting with Mr. Dai yesterday, said that China has no objection to India becoming a permanent member of UNSC. Mr. Dai said, India is India but not as part of G-4 initiative, where Japan, Germany and Brazil are also claimants for the hot seat. Mr Yechury said, it is for the first time perhaps that there was a sense of clarity in China's stand on India's bid.
News On AIR | July 16, 2011 8:31 PM
China has no objection to India's UNSC bid