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Jan 2004.
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| Summary/Abstract |
China has at least six distinct policies toward Kashmir. There is China's formal, declaratory position on the issue. There are Chinese demonstrations of support for Pakistan's security during periods of India-Pakistan confrontation over Kashmir. There is Chinese support for Pakistan's military and industrial development efforts regardless of India-Pakistan tension over Kashmir. There is Beijing's stance regarding the modalities for solving the Kashmir issue. Finally, Beijing uses Kashmir as diplomatic leverage with Washington and New Delhi.
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