• China has expressed strong concern over India's military strikes on Pakistan.
• At least eight fatalities have been reported in the latest escalation.
• India claims its actions target terrorist camps inside Pakistan.
• Both countries are urged to maintain calm and prioritize peace.
• Japan, Qatar, and Bangladesh have also urged restraint in the region.

China has expressed profound concern regarding India's recent military operations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, deeming these actions "regrettable." The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of both nations prioritizing peace, urging them to "remain calm" and exercise restraint amid escalating tensions, which began following a militant attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people in April. Both India and Pakistan deny involvement in the violence attributed to cross-border links, according to Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, and Anadolu Agency.

The Indian military strikes reportedly resulted in at least eight deaths and numerous injuries, with India describing the operation as targeted strikes aimed at "terrorist camps." Pakistani officials contest these claims, asserting that such actions violate their sovereignty and have vowed a decisive response, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, particularly with both nations being nuclear powers. "This is a cowardly attack," said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, echoing sentiments from South China Morning Post and Anadolu Agency.

Other regional players, including Japan and Bangladesh, have also called for restraint and dialogue to de-escalate potential conflict. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary noted, "We express strong concern that this situation may lead to further retaliatory exchanges," while Bangladesh's government has emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to maintain regional stability, as cited by Anadolu Agency.